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Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish safety warning over a choking risk

ChokingMedium risk

Product Safety Report for magnetic 3D vehicle puzzle sold via Wish due to easy access to small parts.

Take it away from young children now.

  • Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 24 Oct 2022
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 24 Oct 2022

What to do now

Small parts of Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish could come loose and choke a young child.

  1. Take it away from young children now.
  2. Look for loose pieces where it was used.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.

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

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.

If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0090). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for magnetic 3D vehicle puzzle sold via Wish due to easy access to small parts.

The risk

The product presents a risk of choking as the magnetic puzzle pieces constitute small parts as received. A young child may place the small part (the battery) in their mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, with the small part able to block a child’s airways and cause internal damage. The product also requires improvements to labelling and documentation.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Action taken

OPSS are requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Advice to consumers

OPSS is requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0090

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Product description

Printed wooden board approximately 290mm x 210mm accompanied by cut out printed cards of different vehicles with flexible magnetic backing.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish been reported?

Small parts of Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish could come loose and choke a young child. 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?

Take it away from young children now. Look for loose pieces where it was used.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

Where was Magnetic 3D Vehicle Puzzle sold on Wish sold?

The notice names Wish. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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