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🧸 Product PL June 17, 2022

Kulki magnetyczne 5mm / NdFeB Magnet

Set of silver coloured magnetic balls.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Kulki magnetyczne 5mm / NdFeB Magnet
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Importer) Destruction of the product
  • (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Importer) Warning consumers of the risks
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1549 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? These are tiny, very strong magnets sold as toys. They are small metal balls that stick together powerfully.

What's happening? If a child swallows more than one, they can pull together inside the body. This can cause serious harm like blockages or tears.

Does this affect me? Parents and caregivers of young children should be careful. These magnets are dangerous if swallowed.

What should I do? Keep them away from children. If swallowed, go to a doctor or call emergency services right away.

🤖 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: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 17, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006249

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What is this product recall alert about?
Kulki magnetyczne 5mm / NdFeB Magnet. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 17, 2022 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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