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Magnetic fishing toy Yi Si Da “Fishing Fun Dusk” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0780/14
Summary
null The fishing rod can come loose and could obstruct the airways if put into the mouth.The toy contains magnets with a high magnetic flux index that may cause damage to internal organs if swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Green-orange fishing rod with magnet and five yellow ducks (2 large and 3 small).
What is the risk?
- null The fishing rod can come loose and could obstruct the airways if put into the mouth.The toy contains magnets with a high magnetic flux index that may cause damage to internal organs if swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/03/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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