EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Magnetic Dartboard "Toys" STC — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0131/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the magnets on the darts can easily detach and these fit wholly into the small parts cylinder. The magnets are too strong (maximum magnetic flux index of 436kG²mm²) and could cause fatalities if they block the respiratory or intestinal tract. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
A Safety Gate alert means that national authorities found a serious or relevant risk and took measures. The same product may also be sold under other names or online.
Product
- Children's colourful, magnetic dartboard, packaged in a clear plastic bag, approx 20 cm diameter.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the magnets on the darts can easily detach and these fit wholly into the small parts cylinder. The magnets are too strong (maximum magnetic flux index of 436kG²mm²) and could cause fatalities if they block the respiratory or intestinal tract. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
Data and images: Safety Gate, © European Union, licensed under CC BY 4.0. EU Safety Radar is an independent information service; the text above is an editorial presentation of the official data — the entry in the source system is authoritative.
Open in Safety Gate ↗