A recall notice for 64 pcs 8mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Balls Building Blocks Super Strong Rare-Earth Magnets and 216 pcs 5mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Blocks Building Blocks Magnet Stress and Anxiety Relief Office Desk Toys supplied by Light in the Box Ltd as 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).
Light in the Box Ltd - 64 pcs 8mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Balls Building Blocks Super Strong Rare-Earth Magnets and 216 pcs 5mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Blocks Building Blocks Magnet Stress and Anxiety Relief Office Desk Toys
PRA No.
2020/18298
Date published
25 Jun 2020
Product description
64 pcs 8mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Balls Building Blocks Super Strong Rare-Earth Magnets
216 pcs 5mm Magnet Toy Magnetic Blocks Building Blocks Super Strong Rare-Earth Magnets Neodymium Magnet Neodymium Magnet Stress and Anxiety Relief Office Desk Toys DIY Kid’s / Adults’ / Children’s
Identifying features
Other
UNIB2018091701GR-01
What are the defects?
The products contains small, high-powered magnets. The products exceeds the maximum allowable magnetic flux index set by the permanent ban on certain small, high powered magnets, prescribed in Consumer Protection Notice No 5 of 2012 ‘Imposition of permanent ban on small, high powered magnets’.
What are the hazards?
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).
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately cease using the products and return the products to Light in the Box. To obtain a full refund consumers will need to provide the order details via https://gw.lightinthebox.com/index.php?main_page=account&prm=1.18.54.0
For further information visit https://www.lightinthebox.com/r/contact-us.html?prm=1.0.85.0
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Sold online on www.miniinthebox.com and www.lightinthebox.com
Where the product was sold
Online
Dates available for sale
- 1 January 2019 - 25 March 2020
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Recall advertisement.pdf (154.59 KB)
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
