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Magnetic fishing set Rasehorn — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1107/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains accessible magnet that can easily be detached and swallowed by small children. In addition, the magnetic flux index of the magnets is too high.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A toy fishing set made of soft plastic. The set consists of a 210 mm long fishing rod with a magnet attached on the end of a string and of four sea animals in bright colours, which are 65 mm long.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains accessible magnet that can easily be detached and swallowed by small children. In addition, the magnetic flux index of the magnets is too high.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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