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🧸 Product BE February 24, 2023

Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig

Magnetic building set with small metal balls and magnetic rods. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys
Hazard
The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various items 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) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1191 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
13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 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? This is a toy set with small metal rods and balls. It comes from China.

What's happening? The parts are too small and can be swallowed. The magnets are also too strong.

Does this affect me? If you have young children, keep this away from them.

What should I do? Stop using it now. 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: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 24, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10007959

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Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 24, 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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