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Magnetic building set “Magnetic Construction Blocks” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01375/23
Summary
The product contains small parts (magnetic rods). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (301.5 kG.mm²). If the 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…
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Product
Magnetic building set
- Name / model
- Magnetic Construction Blocks · HD375A
- Barcode
- 6902102010977
- Category
- Toys
- 26 plastic building blocks (10 pieces prismatic and 16 pieces triangle) holding small high power magnets.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (magnetic rods). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (301.5 kG.mm²). If the 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/12/2022
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