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Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game safety warning over an injury risk
Product safety report for Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game presenting a serious risk of internal injuries and choking.
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Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game
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What to do now
Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
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 (2108-0374). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product safety report for Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game presenting a serious risk of internal injuries and choking.
The risk
This product poses a serious risk of choking & internal injuries. The magnets were found to be too powerful, with a flux index in excess of 600 kG2mm², which is more than the maximum permitted of 50 kG2mm² for small detachable magnets in toys. The metal tips of the darts which held the magnets were threaded and screwed onto the plastic shafts but were easily detachable and fitted into a truncated cylinder for small parts. If two or more magnets are swallowed, there is a risk that the magnets become drawn to each other in the digestive system, which could cause severe injury or death if rapid medical attention is not sought.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Action taken
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Advice to consumers
Withdrawal of the product from the market.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2108-0374
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
16” magnetic dartboard with 6 magnetic darts. Packaged in a cardboard box with a picture of a dartboard set.
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Questions
Why has Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game been reported?
Magnetic Dartboard - Target Bull's eye Game could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. 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 barcode 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?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
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.
