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🧸 Product LU June 2, 2023

Magnetic pen

Magnetic pen consisting of different magnetic parts which can be detached and re-assembled, together with the steel balls provided with the pen, into different structures. Product sold online, in particular via Joom.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Magnetic pen
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Stationery
Hazard
The toy contains small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1199 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? A pen that has small metal balls inside. The balls are very strong magnets.

What's happening? The balls could come out. A child might swallow them. The magnets can stick together inside the body and cause serious harm.

Does this affect me? If you have small children in Luxembourg, this product could be dangerous.

What should I do? Stop using the pen 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.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The toy contains small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
June 2, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10009149

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What is this product recall alert about?
Magnetic pen. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Stationery · Hazard: The toy contains small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause i...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 2, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Luxembourg.
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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