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77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks sold on Wish safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for 77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks presenting a risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux index.
Take it away from young children now.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks sold on Wish has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- coughing, gagging or noisy breathing after playing with it
Get help urgently
- a child who cannot breathe, cough or cry — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0159). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for 77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks presenting a risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux index.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a medium risk of choking and internal injuries as the triangle and semi-circle shapes are small parts as received. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways and cause the child to choke.
The magnetic toy was also found to have a magnetic flux index of up to 127.33 KG²mm², greater than the maximum permissible level of 50 KG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Advice to consumers
OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0159
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A bag containing 30 triangle, square and semi-circle magnets with plastic windows and roof accessories.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has 77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks sold on Wish been reported?
77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks sold on Wish has been flagged because small parts can break off. Children under three put things in their mouths. Anything small enough to fit through a toilet-roll tube is a choking hazard for them.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was 77-30pcs Magnetic Building Blocks sold on Wish sold?
The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
