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🧸 Product GB December 25, 2020

Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development

Multicoloured square and triangular magnetic blocks.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, 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: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
  • (to: Retailer) Recall of the product from end users
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This alert was reported 2088 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
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What is this? This is a toy set with small, strong magnets. The magnets can be dangerous if swallowed.

What's happening? Some of these magnets are small enough for a child to swallow. If a child swallows a magnet and other metal objects, they can stick together inside the body.

Does this affect me? This affects children who play with this toy. Keep it away from young kids.

What should I do? Stop using the toy if you have small children. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 25, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002395

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What is this product recall alert about?
Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: Peo...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 25, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to United Kingdom.
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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