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Magnetic balls VERK GROUP “Kulki magnetyczne 5mm kolor 216” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00964/22
Summary
The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic balls — VERK GROUP
- Brand
- VERK GROUP
- Name / model
- Kulki magnetyczne 5mm kolor 216 · 18196
- Barcode
- 5907451323069
- Category
- Toys
- Set of coloured 5 mm magnetic balls.
What is the risk?
- The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2022
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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