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Magnetic Robot Building Block Set recalled over a choking risk
Product recall for magnetic robot building block set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to access to small parts, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux.
Take it away from young children now.
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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.
Magnetic Robot Building Block Set
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- 4001297790671
What to do now
Small parts of Magnetic Robot Building Block Set could come loose and choke a young child.
- Take it away from young children now.
- Look for loose pieces where it was used.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2206-0349). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for magnetic robot building block set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to access to small parts, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux.
The risk
The product presents a high risk of choking as small magnetic small parts were produced during the abuse test from two of the nineteen assessed components. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways. Two of the small parts had a magnetic flux index in excess of the 50 kG2mm2 limit. Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily 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: 2206-0349
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
Set of 5 robot figures, 15-17cm tall, separate into magnetically coupled sections
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Questions
Why has Magnetic Robot Building Block Set been recalled?
Small parts of Magnetic Robot Building Block Set 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?
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?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was Magnetic Robot Building Block Set sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
