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Strong magnet toy Robetoy AB “Rattlers - The Powerful Magnets” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0825/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the magnets have a magnetic flux index higher than the permitted level and they could cause intestinal perforation and blockage if swallowed by a child. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Strong magnet toy — Robetoy AB
- Brand
- Robetoy AB
- Name / model
- Rattlers - The Powerful Magnets · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Barcode: 7300009505531Batch: 20111028
- Category
- Toys
- Two strong, ellipsoidal magnets presented in a blister on green card. The package contains instructions for use, age warning and the name of the importer on the backside.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the magnets have a magnetic flux index higher than the permitted level and they could cause intestinal perforation and blockage if swallowed by a child. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2012
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2012
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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