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Magnet building set “Magiczne klocki” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01310/23
Summary
The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (109.4 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage and/or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…
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Product
Magnet building set
- Name / model
- Magiczne klocki · ZA3366 (815)
- Barcode
- 1401404743934
- Category
- Toys
- The product (magnetic rods and balls) is placed in a foam sleeve in a tin box with a lid with a viewing window. The magnetic bars are covered in plastic foil. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (109.4 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage and/or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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