Magnetic Balls
Published 25 November 2021
Product
A set of small coloured magnetic balls
Why it was recalled
The product contains small, high-powered magnets that exceed the maximum allowable magnetic flux set by the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets .
Hazard
If a child swallows more than one small high powered magnet, the magnets can stick together across the walls of the child's intestine or other digestive tissue, which can lead to internal injuries and even death. The magnets may pose a choking hazard to young children (small parts). The product has caused serious injuries to a consumer.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.