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Gigicial magnetic ball point pen recall: injuries risk

Magnetic ball point pen
Image: The Netherlands via EU Safety Gate

Gigicial magnetic ball point fidget pen (sold as “Fidget pen”, packaged in a plastic box, made in the People’s Republic of China) is being recalled. It contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured up to 438 kg²mm²) that, if swallowed, could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation; it does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1, and consumers are asked to return the product under a voluntary recall.

What's being recalled

Magnetic ball point fidget pen.

Packaging: Plastic box.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02719/26

Product name on the item: Fidget pen

The hazard

The toy consists of small magnets with high magnetic flux (measured value up to 438 kg²mm²). If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

What to do

Product recall from consumers (voluntary, other).

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by The Netherlands via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.

Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)

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