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Kids & baby Australia Recall

Magnetic Chess game recall

Magnetic Chess game sold by Plato’s (SKU 149022 on Plato’s price tag; Manufacturer Item Number 8888 on the reverse of the packaging) containing 20 irregular shaped magnets, a piece of string and a drawstring pouch. It was recalled because it does not comply with the permanent ban on small high‑powered magnets and poses a risk of serious internal injuries or death if a child swallows more than one magnet, and a choking risk. Stop using the chess game immediately, keep it out of reach of children, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact Plato’s on (03) 6223 7700 or info@platoswcd.com.au for further information.

What's being recalled

Magnetic chess game that includes:

20 irregular shaped magnets

a piece of string

drawstring pouch

Plato's SKU: 149022 (shown on the Plato's price tag).

Manufacturer Item Number: 8888 (shown on the reverse side of the packaging)

The hazard

These products don’t comply with the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets.

Risk of serious internal injuries or death if a child swallows more than one high-powered magnet as they stick together in the child’s intestine or other digestive tissue.

Risk of serious injury or death from choking.

What to do

Stop using the chess game immediately and keep out of reach of children.

Return the chess game to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Contact Plato’s if you require further information or assistance for this recall.

Contact

Plato's. Wonder. Create. Discover.

Call: (03) 6223 7700

Email: info@platoswcd.com.au

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by Product Safety Australia (ACCC), collected from Product Safety Australia (ACCC). Check the original before you act on it.

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