The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Trade Greek Ltd Magnetic Spheres
Alert number
2103-0122
Product type
Gadgets - Magnetic Spheres Desk toy
Product identifiers
N/A
Product description
Colourful magnetic spheres
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Counterfeit
No
Risk level
High
Risk type
Choking
Risk description
The product presents a high 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 under three years of age. 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. 49 magnetic spheres were tested and found to have a magnetic flux index greater than 50kG2mm2 with an average index of 142.3 kG2mm2.
Corrective measures
The product has been voluntarily withdrawn from the market.
Online marketplace
Etsy
Notifier
Office for Product Safety and Standards
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