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Carlsen magnetic chess game — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2024-12-06

Hazard: This product does not comply with the p…

Carlsen magnetic chess game contains small high-powered magnets, posing internal injury risk

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-12-06
Manufacturer	Promo Brands Pty Ltd_x000D_ (link is external)
Retailer	Skoop; Zinc Group; GPI Group; Sense2; Payless Promotions; Bladon WA; Concept Partners; Mercha; Seen Promotions; Productology; Modern; Tangibility; Red Tomato; Merch Girls; Bluegum; ConservBrands; Branded Products; Brand Connect WA; Brand Promotions NSW; IVE Group NSW; IVE Group VIC; Get Smart Promo; ASB QLD; ASB NSW; ASB WA - Wangara; ASB WA; Pop Promo; Good things; Fully Promoted Mt Waverley
Model identifiers	SKU – T159
Hazard description	This product does not comply with the permanent ban on small high-powered magnets. Risk of serious internal injuries or death if a child swallows more than one high-powered magnet as they stick together in the child’s intestine or other digestive tissue. Risk of serious injury or death from choking.
Non-compliance	permanent ban on small high-powered magnets
Remedy	Stop using these products immediately and keep them out of reach of children. Contact Promo Brands for a full refund and further instructions. Contact: e-mail: james@promobrands.com.au call: 03 9213 4800
Recall number	2024/20381
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Magnet flux index and release testing.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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