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🧸 Product CZ July 22, 2022

Magnetické kuličky Neocube 3mm, 216 ks

Ball cube consisting of 216 magnetic balls with a size of 3 mm each, with 36 balls per side; all the balls are attracted to each other by magnetic force. The product is sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Magnetické kuličky Neocube 3mm, 216 ks
📷 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: Retailer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1514 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, strong magnets sold as desk toys. They look like small metal balls.

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

Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who might put the magnets in their mouth.

What should I do? Keep these magnets away from children. If a child swallows them, go to a doctor or hospital 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
July 22, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006470

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What is this product recall alert about?
Magnetické kuličky Neocube 3mm, 216 ks. 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 July 22, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Czechia.
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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