Product Safety Report: Nogoo 157pcs Magnet Bars Set (2108-0300)

Product Safety Report for Nogoo 157pcs/SET Magnet Bars Metal Balls Design Blocks Mini Bead Stick Geometric Figure Construction Toys presenting a high risk or choking and injuries.

Summary

Product: Nogoo 157pcs/SET Magnet Bars Metal Balls Design Blocks Mini Bead Stick Geometric Figure Construction Toys (2108-0300)

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking as the small magnetic balls were found to be small enough to be regarded as being capable of causing a choking hazard for a child. 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

Corrective action: We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Toys - Magnetic Building Blocks
SKU 1005001406906790
Country of Origin Unknown
Product description Colourful magnetic building blocks/bead sticks
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of choking as the small magnetic balls were found to be small enough to fit completely into a small parts cylinder and as such, would be regarded as capable of causing a choking hazard for a child. The product also presents a risk of injuries because the magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index of 86.48 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 meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from, to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress)

Additional information

PSD case number: 2108-0300

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 26 March 2022