Key facts
- Australia's ACCC ordered Amazon, eBay, Kogan, and Fruugo to remove banned magnetic toys.
- The toys contain small, high-powered magnets that can cause life-threatening injuries if swallowed.
- Marketplaces are contacting customers and preventing relisting of affected products.
- Amazon, Kogan, and Fruugo have provided or offered refunds to customers.
Australia's competition watchdog is taking action against online marketplaces to remove listings for banned magnetic toys that pose serious safety risks to children. The ACCC is investigating the supply of these high-powered magnets, which are prohibited in certain toys and games in Australia due to the danger of ingestion. This action highlights the growing scrutiny of online platforms regarding product safety standards.