⚠ LIVE — European Consumer Safety Watch 💊 Medicines: 33 in last 7 days 🍎 Food: 1 in last 7 days 🧸 Products: 0 in last 7 days 🟢 Monitoring: EMA · RASFF · NVWA · FAGG · FAVV · EFSA · Safety Gate ⏱ Last fetch: 4 hours ago ⚠ LIVE — European Consumer Safety Watch 💊 Medicines: 33 in last 7 days 🍎 Food: 1 in last 7 days 🧸 Products: 0 in last 7 days 🟢 Monitoring: EMA · RASFF · NVWA · FAGG · FAVV · EFSA · Safety Gate ⏱ Last fetch: 4 hours ago
🛡️ EUSW
🇬🇧
🧸 Product FR IE April 12, 2024

Blocs de construction magnétiques set jouet aimant jeu bâtons magnétiques boules jouets éducatifs

Set of magnetic rods and balls used as building blocks. Product sold online in particular via Joom.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Blocs de construction magnétiques set jouet aimant jeu bâtons magnétiques boules jouets éducatifs
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product has small parts (the magnets) that can easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
🗄
Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 884 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are toy building sticks and balls that have small magnets inside. The magnets can come loose.

What's happening? If a child puts the loose magnets in their mouth, they might swallow them. This can cause choking if the magnets block the airways.

Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who play with these toys.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before letting children play with it again.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has small parts (the magnets) that can easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 12, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012110

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

Related alerts

❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this product recall alert about?
Blocs de construction magnétiques set jouet aimant jeu bâtons magnétiques boules jouets éducatifs. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product has small parts (the magnets) that can easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 12, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and Ireland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

💬 Discussion

Share your experience or ask a question. Real names and email are optional but moderation friendly.

No comments yet — be the first.

We email a confirmation link. Your address stays private.

⚠️ We aggregate official notices. We do not give medical advice. For medical or legal decisions, consult the source agency and a qualified professional.