United KingdomGoodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game — a magnetic game sold in a blue and white box with instructions, rope, bag and multiple magnetic stones (ASIN B0GF2MMCQM) — is affected. It was removed from the online marketplace because it contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than permitted, posing a risk of serious internal injuries if swallowed and not meeting the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011. Owners should stop using it immediately, keep it out of reach of young children and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Goodak Co Ltd Magnetic Chess Game presenting a risk of injuries.
Type: Toys - Board Games (Non-Powered)
Item number: 8888 SAN251209003
Amazon ASIN: B0GF2MMCQM
Other product identifiers: A04B08Q4-03, 260117092440540003, L/N:12, 4B2-5
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Magnetic game in blue and white box containing instructions, rope, bag and multiple magnetic stones.
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2602-0271
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
The hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it contains small magnets with a magnetic flux index greater than the permitted level. Small, high-powered magnetic products can easily be swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
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.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
What to do
Removal of the listing by the online marketplace (Amazon).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of young children and contact the distributor they purchased from for redress.
The official notice
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