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🧸 Product PL October 15, 2021

Kulki magnetyczne

Multicolour magnetic balls.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kulki magnetyczne
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. If various are 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) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
Barcode (GTIN): 1401404632148
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1798 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
123 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 17, 2026
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What is this? Small, strong magnet balls sold as toys. They are shiny and look like candy.

What's happening? These balls can be swallowed by children. If more than one is eaten, they can stick together inside the body and cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? Parents or carers of young children should be careful. These toys are dangerous if swallowed.

What should I do? Stop children from playing with them. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if a child swallows any.

🤖 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 toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. If various are swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10004534

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What is this product recall alert about?
Kulki magnetyczne. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A child may put them in the mouth and ingest them, which may lead to choking if they enter the airways. If various are swallowed, they c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 15, 2021 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
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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