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Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7 recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7, Magnetic Wooden Toy Pretend Play Rod Toy Handmade Toddler Gift Wooden Fishing Toy presenting a high risk of choking and injuries.
Take it away from young children now.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 967248041
What to do now
The risk with Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7 is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
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.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0388). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7, Magnetic Wooden Toy Pretend Play Rod Toy Handmade Toddler Gift Wooden Fishing Toy presenting a high risk of choking and injuries.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking and injuries as, when tested, one small part (magnet) produced from the wooden block on the fishing rod was found to have a magnetic flux of 227.4kG²mm² which is 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 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-alertsmall-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users. The product has been delisted from the online marketplace (Etsy).
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users.
The product has been delisted from the online marketplace (Etsy).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0388
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Magnetic wooden fishing toy with rod
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Questions
Why has Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7 been recalled?
The risk with Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7 is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway. 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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Kids Fishing Game - Set of 7 sold?
The notice names Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
