EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Magnetic fishing game FISHING — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0717/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the hook can be easily detached from the line and it contains a magnet with a flux index greater than 50 kG²mm². The fish can be easily open into two parts, allowing access to the metal mouth pivot, which, if swallowed with the hook, could cause an intestinal perforation.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
- Magnetic fishing game with fishing rod including hook with magnet and eight goldfish. The packaging is cardboard and plastic, marked on the front with "FUNNY & LOVELY FISHING GAME NEW ONE. FOR AGES 3 AND UP", the origin of the product, the CE mark and the age restriction symbol. There is a label on
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the hook can be easily detached from the line and it contains a magnet with a flux index greater than 50 kG²mm². The fish can be easily open into two parts, allowing access to the metal mouth pivot, which, if swallowed with the hook, could cause an intestinal perforation.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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