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Dartboard with magnetic darts Come On “Jeu de flechettes magnetiques (Magnetic darts game)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1478/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the surface area of the magnetic metallic discs on the dart-shaped projectiles is less than the required lenght of 3 cm² (0.63 cm²). Furthermore, the product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of small detachable pieces (the magnetic metallic discs on the darts can be unscrewed) with a magnetic induction flux greater than 50 kg²mm² (852 kG²mm²).The product…
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Product
- The game consists of a soft suspended target and 6 darts tipped with a magnetic disc. Cardboard packaging approx. 50 cm long.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the surface area of the magnetic metallic discs on the dart-shaped projectiles is less than the required lenght of 3 cm² (0.63 cm²). Furthermore, the product poses a risk of injuries due to the presence of small detachable pieces (the magnetic metallic discs on the darts can be unscrewed) with a magnetic induction flux greater than 50 kg²mm² (852 kG²mm²).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 16/07/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2013
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