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Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 8888 SAN251209003
- B0GF2MMCQM
What to do now
Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon 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 (2602-0271). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the permitted level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2602-0271
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Magnetic game in blue and white box containing instructions, rope, bag and multiple magnetic stones.
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Questions
Why has Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon been reported?
Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon 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?
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?
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 Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
