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Magnetic fishing game HUAN LE “Fishing Series” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0230/15
Summary
null The magnets in the toy, which are small parts and have an excessive magnetic flux, can easily come loose. If swallowed by children, the magnets can attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic toy consisting of a fishing rod and six plastic ducklings. The packaging is a plastic blister and cardboard, a label on the back states that the product is magnetic.
What is the risk?
- null The magnets in the toy, which are small parts and have an excessive magnetic flux, can easily come loose. If swallowed by children, the magnets can attract one another and cause intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant 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: 10/12/2014
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