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Magnetic toy Anjanto Toys “Magnetic Connectors” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1658/16
Summary
null The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more are swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic toy — Anjanto Toys
- Brand
- Anjanto Toys
- Name / model
- Magnetic Connectors · Item No. 276 (on the packaging) Item No.: 263451 (on a label)
- Batch number(s)
- 263451000018
- Category
- Toys
- Magnetic construction toy consisting of 120 pieces. Packaging: cardboard box with transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more are swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/05/2016
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