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Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls sold on Etsy safety warning over a choking risk
Product Safety Report for Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls presenting a high risk of choking.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls sold on Etsy has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
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 (2103-0081). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls presenting a high risk of choking.
The risk
The small magnetic balls were found to be small enough to fit completely into a small parts cylinder and as such, would be regarded as capable of causing a choking hazard for a child under 3 years of age.
Thirty-two of the magnetic balls sampled were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index in excess of 50 kG2mm2, with an average flux of 169.4kG2mm2.
If two or more magnets are swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause severe injury or death if rapid medical attention is not sought.
Action taken
The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Advice to consumers
The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2103-0081
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Desk toy, colourful magnetic balls 5mm x 1000 Pieces
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Questions
Why has Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls sold on Etsy been reported?
Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls sold on Etsy 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?
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away. Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
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 Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls sold on Etsy sold?
The notice names Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
