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Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for small, high-powered magnetic product sold via AliExpress presenting a high risk of internal injuries and choking.
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Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 32801790543
What to do now
The risk with Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- 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
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0277). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for small, high-powered magnetic product sold via AliExpress presenting a high risk of internal injuries and choking.
The risk
The product presents a risk of internal injuries as the magnets were found to have a magnetic flux greater than the limit allowed 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 magnets are also small parts and present a choking hazard.
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
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0277
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Yellow plastic hand held spatula 192mm long with five magnetic balls and an orange plastic dish.
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Questions
Why has Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress been reported?
The risk with Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress is physical injury. 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?
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?
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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Educational Toys Montessori Early Learning Toy sold on AliExpress sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
