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OPSS has issued a Product Safety Alert for small, high-powered magnetic products which have been identified as presenting a risk of serious injury or fatality if two or more magnets are ingested (swallowed). Date of issue: 19th May 2021
Product Safety Report for OPSS enforcement action against 28 small, high-powered magnetic toys sold via online marketplaces presenting a risk of internal injuries.
Product Safety Report for Magnet Store Ltd Neodymium Magnetic Balls 5mm presenting a high risk of choking.
Product recall for 10pcs colourful candy fridge magnets presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Product Recall for Small Foot 'Magnetic' Train Set presenting a high risk of choking.
Product Safety Report for small, high-powered magnetic product sold via AliExpress presenting a high risk of internal injuries and choking.
Product Safety Report for Morcart emoji lover fridge magnets presenting a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts.
Product recall for 22pcs wooden fruit and vegetable cutting set with magnets presenting a high risk of choking due to access to small parts.
Product safety report for Neodomine Magnet Package presenting a high risk of injuries due to the magnets exceeding the magnet flux limit.
Product recall for Joyful Orchard wooden painted magnet game presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to easy access to small parts, some of which possess an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Product recall for Magnetic Balls 300Pcs Educational Toys Puzzle Toy Gifts presenting a serious risk of injuries and choking.
Product safety report for Princess-J Cartoon Magnetic Fashion Stud Earrings presenting a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high powered magnets.
Product Safety Report for Finnley shop Multicoloured Magnetic Balls presenting a high risk of choking.
Product recall for 78pcs magnetic letters and numbers set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux level.
Check the tariff classification of permanent magnets and articles intended to become magnets.
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.
Product recall for 36pcs Magnetic Bar and Ball Construction Set presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received, some of which were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux.
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.
Legacy resources to support magnets safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
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