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Magnetic toy LEAN Toys “Light magnetic sticks blocks” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03018/24
Summary
The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value: 1565 kG2mm2). 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 SafetyDirective nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic toy set consisting of several small magnetic balls and sticks of different colours. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.eigrace.eu/odpoklic-svetleci-magnetni-gradniki-52-delni-komplet/
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value: 1565 kG2mm2). 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 SafetyDirective nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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