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Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for magnet bar and ball construction kit sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which are magnetic with an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
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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.
Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 1005002695853914
What to do now
The risk with Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit is choking: a part can detach and fits inside a child’s airway.
- Remove it from the toy box or cot straight away.
- Check the floor and play areas for any parts that have already come off.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
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 (2206-0271). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for magnet bar and ball construction kit sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which are magnetic with an excessively high magnetic flux level.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways.
The magnets were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux, greater than the maximum permitted by the relevant standard. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be 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-alert-small-high-powered-magnetic-products-psa1
Action taken
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0271
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Small magnetic balls and rods packaged in small tin box with clear window.
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Questions
Why has Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit been recalled?
The risk with Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit 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?
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?
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 Magnet Bar and Ball Construction Kit sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
