EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Fishing game "Magnetic Fishing Game" CRYSTAL LIGHT, Hello Fishy — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0470/12
Summary
null The toys pose a risk of choking and stomach injuries as the magnets can be detached and they have a high magnetic flux index. The magnets could cause an intestinal blockage if two or more of them were swallowed by a child.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Fishing game "Magnetic Fishing Game" — CRYSTAL LIGHT, Hello Fishy
- Brand
- CRYSTAL LIGHT, Hello Fishy
- Name / model
- TY1603
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Toys
- Play-set containing a plastic fishing rod with a magnet on the end and an LED light, and 3 plastic fishes also with magnets and an LED light. All housed in a flat, coloured, cardboard packet covered in clear plastic. Warnings present: "Recommended for ages 6+. Not suitable for children under 36 mont
What is the risk?
- null The toys pose a risk of choking and stomach injuries as the magnets can be detached and they have a high magnetic flux index. The magnets could cause an intestinal blockage if two or more of them were swallowed by a child.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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