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Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2108-0088). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
This product presents a high risk of injury as when tested according to the impact test, a magnet of the triangular pieces release and fits entirely within the small parts cylinder. The magnetic flux index of these parts is 113.33 kG²mm², greater than the limit of 50 kG²mm². If two or more magnets were swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause serious injury or death if medical attention is not sought immediately.
Additionally, the product does not meet all the marking requirements of the relevant standard, including warnings relating to specific hazards.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
Recommendation to owners to stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor the product was purchased from, to request redress.
Listing removed from online marketplace (AliExpress)
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0088
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A toy maze made up from building blocks with a magnetic ball track.
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Questions
Why has Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track been reported?
Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
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 Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Toy with Magnet Maze Ball Track sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
