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🧸 Product IE May 24, 2024

British Fossils — Power Magnet Gemstones

Power magnet gemstones. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
British Fossils — Power Magnet Gemstones
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Decorative articles

Hazard: The product is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux. A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5060104583170 5060270221937 5060270226048 5060303096044
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This alert was reported 734 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
11 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 28, 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 small gemstones that contain strong magnets. They look like shiny stones but are not safe toys.

What's happening? The magnets can come loose. A child might swallow them, which can cause serious harm inside the body.

Does this affect me? This is a risk if you have small children or keep these near kids in Ireland.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice if a child may have swallowed one.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux. A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 24, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10013018

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What is this product recall alert about?
British Fossils — Power Magnet Gemstones. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux. A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causi...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 24, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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.

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