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Magnetic construction toy set WITKA “Magnetic 250 pieces” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00977/21
Summary
The toy consists of small parts containing magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. 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
- The toy set includes plastic elements of different colours with magnets built into their ends, and bags with two metal balls of different sizes which are not magnets. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The toy consists of small parts containing magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. 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): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/06/2021
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