Magnetic animals

Choking, Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Magnetic animals
Alert Number1599/10
BrandTIGER
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Injuries
Notifying CountryDenmark
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published5 November 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking and injuries because the magnets have a magnetic flux index greater than 50 kG² mm² and could cause an intestinal blockage if two or more were swallowed by a child.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop on sales by the importer and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

2 magnetic puzzles in a white wooden box. Each puzzle has 3 wooden pieces, which form an animal. It could be crocodile and hippopotamus, giraffe and rhino. The approximate dimension of the box is 145 x 95 x 35 mm. The approximate dimension of a magnet is 8 mm in diameter and 1 mm high.

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