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Magnetic toys “Rattlesnake Egg” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1411/15
Summary
null The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. In addition, a child could put the magnets in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Magnetic toys
- Name / model
- Rattlesnake Egg · art. MB01-BB
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Two black, round magnets in plastic-coated, cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. In addition, a child could put the magnets in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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: 27/10/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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