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Magnetic building blocks “204 pcs Magnetic Toy Building Blocks Set 3D Large Tiles Great Gift DIY Kids Toys” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00293/20
Summary
The building blocks can easily break, releasing small parts with an excessive magnetic flux. A small child may put one or more of these in the mouth and swallow them, which then could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation, or even the child to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic building blocks
- Name / model
- 204 pcs Magnetic Toy Building Blocks Set 3D Large Tiles Great Gift DIY Kids Toys
- Category
- Toys
- Toy magnetic building blocks set consisting of 204 pieces. The product was sold online, in particular via eBAY.
What is the risk?
- The building blocks can easily break, releasing small parts with an excessive magnetic flux. A small child may put one or more of these in the mouth and swallow them, which then could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation, or even the child to choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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