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Magnetic fishing toy DAMERIK “Fishing Ducklings” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1554/16
Summary
null The end of the fishing rod breaks easily, releasing a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the 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 with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic fishing game consisting of a puzzle with magnetic parts (5 pieces in the shape of ducks) and two wooden fishing rods, packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The end of the fishing rod breaks easily, releasing a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. A small child could put it in the mouth and choke. Moreover, if a child swallows the 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 with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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: 16/11/2016
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