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Magnet building set “Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig”

Serious risk Choking, Injuries

Published by Safety Gate 22 Feb 2023In the weekly report of 24 Feb 2023 (week 8, 2023)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 7 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Magnet building set
Name
Magneet Bouwset - magnetische staven en metalen ballen 63 delig
Description
Magnetic building set with small metal balls and magnetic rods. Product sold online, in particular via Bol.com.
Risk
The product contains small parts (metal rods and balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised metal rods exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures
  • Recall of the product from end users · by the importer · from 31 Jan 2023
Notifying country
Belgium
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00344/23Photo 2 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/00344/23
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/00344/23
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2023-8 (XML)
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