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Magnetic fishing set Tolo “Unknown” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1021/15
Summary
null The product includes detachable small parts (magnetic worms attached to the fishing rod) which might cause small children to choke if swallowed. Furthermore, the magnetic worms have a high magnetic flux index which may cause intestinal perforation or blockage if ingested.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
- Two fishing rods and 6 fishes in different colours, made of hard plastic and packaged in a brown cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The product includes detachable small parts (magnetic worms attached to the fishing rod) which might cause small children to choke if swallowed. Furthermore, the magnetic worms have a high magnetic flux index which may cause intestinal perforation or blockage if ingested.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/06/2015
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