Magnetic fishing toy “Fishing challenge” — risk: choking, injuries

Product

Magnetic fishing toy

Name / model

Fishing challenge · Item N° 14168

Batch number(s)

1141608220007

Category

Toys

• Plastic fishing game consisting of a green and yellow rod with magnetised hook and fish fitted with a metallic part to stick to the hook. The game is packaged in plastic attached to cardboard.

What is the risk?

• null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily be detached and swallowed by children. In addition, the end part attached to the fishing rod contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux and can become easily detached. If a child swallows this part 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
• Date of entry into force: Unknown
• Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
• Date of entry into force: Unknown

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