EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Magnetic dartboard Ousdy “MAGNET DARTBOARD” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0499/16
Summary
null The toy contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux which can be easily detached. If a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic dartboard set consisting of four yellow and red darts with target. The target can be rolled up into a black tube which has a cord for hanging on a wall. The packaging is a blue cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The toy contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux which can be easily detached. If a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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