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Magnetic fishing game "Fun Fishing Game" — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0670/12
Summary
null The magnets are easily detached and could cause internal injuries if swallowed because of their high magnetic flux density (measured magnetic flux index was 111.4 kG2mm2 which exceeds the maximum limit of 50 kG2mm2.).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
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Product
Magnetic fishing game "Fun Fishing Game"
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic fishing rod and fish in blister pack. The item bears a graphical age warning symbol and is labelled “Warning: Choking hazard –small parts. Not for children under 3 years”.
What is the risk?
- null The magnets are easily detached and could cause internal injuries if swallowed because of their high magnetic flux density (measured magnetic flux index was 111.4 kG2mm2 which exceeds the maximum limit of 50 kG2mm2.).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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