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Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
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 Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- B09YH5WZR7
What to do now
Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts 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.
- 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. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2206-0307). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
The risk
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux index densities, ranging from 105.79 kG²mm to 218.02 kG²mm which is greater than the maximum permitted of 50 kG²mm, 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. Additionally, a young child may place the magnetic balls into their mouth and choke. Furthermore, the product does not comply with the marking requirements of the relevant standard. OPSS has issued a 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
The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
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: 2206-0307
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
300 multi-coloured magnetic steel balls of a diameter of 4.8mm supplied in tin box with clear plastic window and bag with cord
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Questions
Why has Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts been recalled?
Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts 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?
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 Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
