Joyful Orchard Wooden Painted Magnet Game sold via eBay
- Affected
- A blue painted base with wooden painted tree with 16 magnets attached. The item is accompanied by 16 magnetic painted fruits – apples, pears and oranges.
- The problem
- The product has has been identified as presenting a high risk of choking and internal injuries due to easy access to small parts, some of which have an excessively high magnetic flux level.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Wooden Toy |
|---|---|
| Brand | Joyful Orchard |
| eBay Item Number | 393879201471 |
| Listing Name | Baby Magnetic Fruit Tree Educational Toys DIY Building Blocks for Toddlers |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A blue painted base with wooden painted tree with 16 magnets attached. The item is accompanied by 16 magnetic painted fruits – apples, pears and oranges. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The products present a high risk of choking due to small parts either created during the abuse and tension test or they were received as small parts. A young child may put a small part in its mouth and the parents may not notice in time, so the small part can block the child’s airways.
Some of the magnets that were small parts were also found to have excessively high magnetic strength. Small, high-powered magnetic products can be easily swallowed and, when ingested, have the potential to cause serious internal injuries within the gastrointestinal tract.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
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
Corrective action
OPSS are requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2205-0186
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 24 October 2022. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.