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Magnetic toy set “Magnetic balls 5mm multicolour” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01830/20
Summary
The product consists on small parts that a child may put in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic toy set
- Name / model
- Magnetic balls 5mm multicolour · Magnetic balls 5mm multicolour
- Barcode
- 7340161323215
- Category
- Toys
- Multicoloured 5mm magnetic balls toy - Sold together in a rounded box with a transparent window on the lid. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product consists on small parts that a child may put in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 08/09/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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