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Magnetic fishing toy – Fishing Fun

Serious risk Chemical, Choking, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 5 May 2011In the weekly report of 13 May 2011 (week 19, 2011)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Magnetic fishing toy
Brand
Fishing Fun
Type / model
Item number 66619
Batch
-
Description
Plastic fishing game with magnetic components. A fishing rod with a reel, a float and a separate magnetic part packed in a blister pack on cardboard. Plastic fishes are also included.
Risk
null The product poses a risk of choking because the loose magnetic component could be swallowed.The product poses a risk of injuries because the loose magnetic component has a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG²mm² and could cause an intestinal blockage if it was swallowed.The product poses a chemical risk because the plastic material in the fishes contains 1,7-2,0 % DBP, 2,0-4,8 % DINP and 3,9-17 % DEHP by mass of plasticised material. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.According to the REACH Regulation phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited in toys or childcare articles that can be placed in the mouth by children.
Notifying country
Finland
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert 0429/11
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  1. Safety Gate alert 0429/11
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2011-019 (XML)
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