EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Magnetic Building Set Good Old Values — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00325/22
Summary
The magnetic 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 the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic Building Set — Good Old Values
- Brand
- Good Old Values
- Name / model
- Magnetic Building Set · G16214
- Barcode
- 721003162143
- Category
- Toys
- The toy consist of 16 plastic rods with magnets, and 12 metal balls. The product is sold online via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The magnetic 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 the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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