EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Magnetic toy figure Zing “Spring MagnoZ” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02192/23
Summary
The toy contains small parts (magnets) with high magnetic flux that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause 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
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Product
- Plastic figure with springy arms and legs with magnets on the ends.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (magnets) with high magnetic flux that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, if a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/08/2023
- 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: 25/08/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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