Product Safety Report: Magnetic Ball Construction Kit sold via AliExpress (2206-0324)
Product Safety Report for magnetic ball construction kit presenting a risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which possessed an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Summary
Product: Magnetic Ball Construction Kit
Hazard: The product presents a risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux and can attract within the gastrointestinal tract.
Corrective action: OPSS have required the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Product information
| Type | Toys - Magnetic Toy |
|---|---|
| Listing Name | Magnetic Balls Construction Set Kids DIY Assembling Building Blocks Toy Kits For Boys Magnet Sticks Gift For Adult, Magnetic Toy |
| AliExpress Item Number | 1005003607674493 |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product description | Thirty-six cylindrical bars magnets and thirty-two ball bearings in a metal tin box |
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Hazard
The product presents a risk of choking as thirty-six magnets and thirty-two steel bars are small parts as received, which fit into the small parts cylinder. 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. The ten assessed magnets had a magnetic flux index of greater than 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
Corrective action
OPSS is requiring the withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0324
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards