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Magnet set toy ban compliance

High-powered loose magnet sets and certain child-accessible magnet toys have been subject to strict federal enforcement after ingestion injuries. Sellers must know whether their product is a prohibited magnet set, a toy with magnets that must pass ASTM F963 magnet clauses, or an adult desk toy outside CPC — misclassification is a recall path, not a listing tweak.
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Decision tree for importers

  • Is it marketed to children 12 and under? If yes, children’s product pathway.
  • Are magnets loose and high-flux? Compare against current CPSC magnet guidance.
  • Do magnets detach in abuse testing under F963?
  • Are warnings and age grade honest for magnet ingestion risk?

Listing and CPC alignment

Photos showing small loose magnets trigger reviewer scrutiny. CPC must cite magnet-related test clauses actually on the report — not generic F963 cover sheets.

Questions people ask

Are magnetic tiles banned?

Not categorically — large enclosed magnets in tile toys are tested under F963 magnet requirements. Loose high-power sets are a different risk profile.

Can I sell adult magnet sets on Amazon Kids?

No. Channel and audience determine children’s product status.

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