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Magnetic toy set Vianda “Magnastix” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01449/20
Summary
The product’s pieces contain a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows one or more magnet and/or other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.Furthermore, the product’s pieces are small and the magnet can easily be detached. If a child puts it in the mouth, it could cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy…
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Product
- Set of magnetic building blocks in the shape of sticks, containing 103 pieces. The product is also sold online, notably on eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product’s pieces contain a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows one or more magnet and/or other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation.Furthermore, the product’s pieces are small and the magnet can easily be detached. If a child puts it in the mouth, it could cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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