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Magnetic Building Blocks Jasonwell — risk: asphyxiation, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1664/19
Summary
The product contains small loose parts and a plastic packaging that can become accessible. A small child could put the small parts in the mouth and choke; and can place the plastic on the face and become asphyxiated. 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, in white block. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small loose parts and a plastic packaging that can become accessible. A small child could put the small parts in the mouth and choke; and can place the plastic on the face and become asphyxiated. 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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