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Magnetic fishing game "Funny Fishing" Yu Feng — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1539/11
Summary
null The magnet on the fishing rod can detach easily and has a high magnetic flux index (greater than 50 kG/mm2). There is a possibility that children may ingest the magnet together with the metal pieces from the fish and sustain gastrointestinal injury.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 consisting of four multi-coloured, striped plastic fish with metallic pieces in their mouths, and a fishing rod with a magnetic hook. The packaging is a clear plastic blister on a fish-shaped cardboard backing.
What is the risk?
- null The magnet on the fishing rod can detach easily and has a high magnetic flux index (greater than 50 kG/mm2). There is a possibility that children may ingest the magnet together with the metal pieces from the fish and sustain gastrointestinal injury.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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