Fishing Sea Animals

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Fishing Sea Animals
Alert NumberA12/1429/16
BrandDAMERIK
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published4 November 2016

Risk Description

null The fishing rods break easily and release the magnets which could be put in the mouth of a child and swallowed. The released magnets may get stuck in the digestive tract of the child causing internal injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/10/2016Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 25/10/2016

Product Description

Magnetic fishing game packed in a cardboard box. It contains two wooden fishing rods, each with a small magnet at the end.

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