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OECDReference EN/AU/PS1096627

Magnetic Balls

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Identification

Product identification

Product
Magnetic Balls

Official information

Risk and measures

Risk or hazard
The product contains small, high-powered magnets that exceed the maximum allowable magnetic flux set by the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets .  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.
Recommendations
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and return the product to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. For further information, consumers can contact Dollar Warehouse on 04 5046 6668 or via email at odollarw2020@gmail.com

Official information

Economic operators

Manufacturer
Dollar Warehouse

Territory

Geography

Distribution
Retirada en Australia
Country of recall
Australia

Provenance and context

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