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Magnetic fishing game LG-imports — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0712/18
Summary
Small parts can easily be detached from the toy, such as the magnetic hook. A young child may put a small part in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another, causing 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 fishing game — LG-imports
- Brand
- LG-imports
- Name / model
- LG4882
- Batch number(s)
- lot 105AO1600174 / 5413247048820
- Category
- Toys
- Magnetic fishing game consisting of a plastic rod and plastic fish.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily be detached from the toy, such as the magnetic hook. A young child may put a small part in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another, causing 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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