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Magnetic toys KAPAXKO “Magnetics Connectors/Magnetic World” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0382/15
Summary
null 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.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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Product
- Building toys containing magnets with four different reference numbers. Packaged in a cardboard box. Various parts.
What is the risk?
- null 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.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 26/02/2015
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