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Magnetic gemstones British Fossils “Power Magnet Gemstones” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01361/24
Summary
The product is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux.A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
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Product
Magnetic gemstones — British Fossils
- Brand
- British Fossils
- Name / model
- Power Magnet Gemstones · PK73, PK74, PU03, PU06
- Barcode
- 5060104583170506027022193750602702260485060303096044
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Power magnet gemstones. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product is made of small magnets with a high magnetic flux.A child may put the magnets in the mouth, which may lead to choking, or if swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/02/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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