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Magnetic toy “Kulki magnetyczne” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02482/26
Summary
The toy consists of small magnets with high magnetic flux (measured value up to 0.724 T²mm²). If a child swallows them, 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 the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic toy
- Name / model
- Kulki magnetyczne · NeoCube 216
- Category
- Toys
- A set of 216 colorful magnetic balls with a diameter of approximately 5 mm.
What is the risk?
- The toy consists of small magnets with high magnetic flux (measured value up to 0.724 T²mm²). If a child swallows them, 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 the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 04/08/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/08/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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