Fishing challenge

Choking, Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fishing challenge
Alert NumberA12/0626/15
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem N° 14168
Published15 May 2015

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily be detached and swallowed by children. In addition, the end part attached to the fishing rod contains a small magnet with a high magnetic flux and can become easily detached. If a child swallows this part and other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of 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): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic fishing game consisting of a green and yellow rod with magnetised hook and fish fitted with a metallic part to stick to the hook. The game is packaged in plastic attached to cardboard.

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