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Magnetic toy Plastwood “Supermag” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1012/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries (intestinal blockage) because the magnets have a high magnetic flux value and if more than one small magnet is swallowed they can be attracted to one another through the gut wall, causing perforation or blockage. In addition the product poses a risk of choking.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic construction kit packed in cardboard box covered with plastic film.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries (intestinal blockage) because the magnets have a high magnetic flux value and if more than one small magnet is swallowed they can be attracted to one another through the gut wall, causing perforation or blockage. In addition the product poses a risk of choking.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2014
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