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🧸 Product BE April 7, 2023

FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube

Magnet balls - Neocube - 5 mm - 216 pieces. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, they will attach to each other, causing intestinal blockage and/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
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1210 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
74 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 30, 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, strong metal balls sold as desk toys. They can be dangerous if a child plays with them.

What's happening? The balls are too small and too strong. A child could swallow them and choke. If more than one is swallowed, they can stick together inside the body and cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who might put the balls in their mouth.

What should I do? Keep these balls away from children. If a child swallows any, go to a doctor or hospital right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, they will attach to each other, causing intestinal blockage and/or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 7, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10008351

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

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, the...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 7, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
▸ 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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