Product Recall: 49pcs Magnetic Construction Set in formation of a pen sold via AliExpress (2206-0400)

Product recall for 49pcs magnetic construction set in formation of a pen 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.

Summary

Product: 49pcs Magnetic Construction Set in formation of a pen

Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts received, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux level.

Corrective action: OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Product information

Type Toys - Magnetic Toy
Brand Unbranded
AliExpress Item Number 1005003223018978
Listing Name Hot Selling Magnetic Balls Magnets Creative Fun Fountain Decompression Arfifact Metal Magnetic Magnet Balls Gift Box
Country of Origin Unknown
Product Description A box containing five plastic pen ink tubes, 30 ball bearings and several metal components to make up a pen. The item has 14 small magnetic cylinders to make the pen barrel.
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents/carers may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways.

The magnets were found to have an excessively high magnetic flux, greater than the maximum permitted by the relevant standard. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be 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 recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2206-0400

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Published 25 October 2022