Product Safety Report: Veatree 308Pcs Magnetic Sticks Building Blocks Toys (2206-0098)
Product Safety Report for Veatree 308Pcs Magnetic Sticks Building Blocks Toys, Magnet Construction Build Kit Education Toys 3D Puzzle for Kids and Adults presenting a risk of choking and injuries.
Summary
Product: Veatree 308Pcs Magnetic Sticks Building Blocks Toys, Magnet Construction Build Kit Education Toys 3D Puzzle for Kids and Adults
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking and injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux greater than the limit allowed of 50 kG²mm². Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
Corrective action: Withdrawal of the product from the market
Product information
| Type | Toys – Magnetic sticks |
|---|---|
| ASIN | B07S4646HJ |
| Product description | Brightly coloured magnetic sticks with silver magnetic balls on each end |
| Country of Origin | China |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking and injuries as, when tested, the small magnets were found to have a magnetic flux greater than the limit allowed of 50 kG²mm². 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
Withdrawal of the product from the market. The listing has also been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2206-0098
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards