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Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for a Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set presenting a high risk of Choking and Injuries.
Take it away from young children now.
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.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B081JTSV9H
What to do now
Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set has been flagged because small parts can break off.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2109-0018). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for a Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set presenting a high risk of Choking and Injuries.
The risk
This product poses a choking and injury risk because, as received, the magnets fit entirely within the small parts cylinder and the magnetic flux is 441.14 kG²mm² greater than the limit of 50 kG²mm². If two or more magnets were swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause serious injury or death if medical attention is not sought immediately.
The product does not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2109-0018
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A set that includes a magnetic ball pen and selection of magnets of different shapes and sizes that can be used to create shapes and figures. The product is supplied in a tin.
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Questions
Why has Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set been recalled?
Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set 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?
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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Magnetic Ballpoint Pen and Magnet Set sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
