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Magnetic toy set “FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00667/23
Summary
The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, they will attach to each other, causing intestinal blockage and/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 set
- Name / model
- FenLex Magneetballetjes - Neocube
- Category
- Toys
- Magnet balls - Neocube - 5 mm - 216 pieces. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (metal balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The magnetic balls exceed the maximum permitted flux (value 102.5 kG.mm²). If more than one is swallowed, they will attach to each other, causing intestinal blockage and/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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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