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Magnets Tobar “Powerbuzz Magnets” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1029/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries (intestinal blockage) because the small magnets have a high magnetic flux value and if more than one 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 Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
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Product
- Powerful, oval, iron oxide magnets (magnetic flux density of between 1500 to 1600 Gauss) in a plastic blister pack backed with card.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries (intestinal blockage) because the small magnets have a high magnetic flux value and if more than one 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 Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 16/05/2014
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