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Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Coach ice hockey magnetic game set presenting a risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of small parts and magnets with excessively high magnetic flux.
Take it away from young children now.
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Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 1005002796931872
What to do now
Small parts of Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- 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
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0017). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Coach ice hockey magnetic game set presenting a risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of small parts and magnets with excessively high magnetic flux.
The risk
The product presents a low risk of choking as the playing pieces and pen lid are small parts as received, which fit into a small parts cylinder. Ayoung child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may not
notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways. The magnetic flux index on the pen lid and 9 playing pieces was found to be greater than the limit of 50kG²mm². 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.
OPSS has issued a Product Safety Alert for small, high-powered magnetic products which can be accessed at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-safety-alert-small-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1
Action taken
OPSS have required the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0017
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A black zipped case with orange zip having a plastic metal hockey pitch present, accompanied by 1 magnetic eraser, 1 pen with magnetic lid and 20 magnetic playing pieces.
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Questions
Why has Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress been reported?
Small parts of Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress could come loose and choke a young child. 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?
Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was Coach Ice Hockey Magnetic Game Set sold on AliExpress sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
