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Legacy resources to support magnets safety and raise awareness produced for a product safety campaign during 2021.
OPSS is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness among parents and carers about the potential dangers to children from swallowing small objects.
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
Check the tariff classification of permanent magnets and articles intended to become magnets.
Product Recall for Magnetic Fishing Toys sold via Etsy and Wish presenting a high risk of choking due to small parts and a risk of internal injuries as some small magnets (small parts) have excessively high magnetic strength.
Legacy resources to raise awareness about potential hazards to children from swallowing small objects produced for a product safety campaign during 2022.
Product safety report for Neodomine Magnet Package presenting a high risk of injuries due to the magnets exceeding the magnet flux limit.
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 set of 5 Magnetic Clip on Earrings presenting a risk of injuries due to the presence of small, high-powered magnets.
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