myHodo — myHodo Balls
Set of strong magnetic balls with a diameter of 5 mm in assorted colours, available in assortments of 64, 100, 216, 512 and 1024 pieces.
- 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
- Unknown
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- ▸ (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
What is this? This is a small magnetic ball toy called myHodo Balls. It is made for children to play with.
What's happening? The balls are very strong magnets. If a child swallows more than one, they can stick together inside the body. This can cause serious harm.
Does this affect me? This affects children who play with these balls. It is sold in Luxembourg, Germany, and Ireland.
What should I do? Stop using the balls right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice if a child has swallowed any.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
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: Unknown
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