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Magnetic fishing set DAMERIK “Fishing Sea Animals” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1429/16
Summary
null The fishing rods break easily and release the magnets which could be put in the mouth of a child and swallowed. The released magnets may get stuck in the digestive tract of the child causing internal injuries.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 packed in a cardboard box. It contains two wooden fishing rods, each with a small magnet at the end.
What is the risk?
- null The fishing rods break easily and release the magnets which could be put in the mouth of a child and swallowed. The released magnets may get stuck in the digestive tract of the child causing internal injuries.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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2016
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/10/2016
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