Safety warning Serious risk 13 February 2024

Sucetoy Magnetic Chess Toy sold via Amazon

Yes – there is an official safety warning for this
Photo of Sucetoy Magnetic Chess Toy sold via Amazon
Photo: official notice
Affected
Blue box with ‘Magnetic’ and images of magnets in a blue sponge.
The problem
The product presents a serious risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of excessively strong magnetic small parts.
What to do
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Source: Office for Product Safety and Standards Official notice ↗

Product: Sucetoy Magnetic Chess Toy sold via Amazon

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of choking and injuries due to the presence of excessively strong magnetic small parts.

Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Product information

Type Toys – Magnetic Toy
Brand Sucetoy
Model HB-18
Barcode X001W50LIV
ASIN B0CLJHPRVX
Country of Origin China
Product Description Blue box with ‘Magnetic’ and images of magnets in a blue sponge.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of choking and internal injuries due to the presence of small parts as received. A young child may place a small part in their mouth and cause the child to choke.

The magnetic toy was also found to have a magnetic flux index of 222 KG²mm², greater than the maximum permissible level of 50 KG²mm². 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 also requires improvements to marking and labelling.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.

Corrective action

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of the reach of young children. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2401-0091

Notified by: Local Authority Trading 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 13 February 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.

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