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Magnetic toy Cute Pet Series “5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00123/25
Summary
The product can easily break, making the small magnets easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, as the small magnets have a high magnetic flux (measured value up to 402kG2mm2). If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing serious injuries such as intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
Magnetic toy — Cute Pet Series
- Brand
- Cute Pet Series
- Name / model
- 5 Pcs Magnetic Silicone Reusable Water Balloons · LT12611
- Category
- Toys
- Red and yellow reusable water balloons in a pig design containing high-powered magnets. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.
What is the risk?
- The product can easily break, making the small magnets easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, as the small magnets have a high magnetic flux (measured value up to 402kG2mm2). If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing serious injuries such as intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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