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Magnetic toy “512 Pieces Modelle für Freizeitspielzeug am Wochenende” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02274/24
Summary
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic toy
- Name / model
- 512 Pieces Modelle für Freizeitspielzeug am Wochenende
- Batch number(s)
- DE75953132
- Barcode
- X0021KBZ6N
- Category
- Toys
- Set consisting of small magnetic balls in different colours, one plastic card and one small black bag. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0D5T918G5).
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 27/07/2024
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