Magnetic balls

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Magnetic balls
Alert NumberA12/00897/23
BrandGADGET MASTER
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published28 April 2023

Risk Description

The toy is made of small parts (balls) with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows them, they could attract one another and cause 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 Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 15/03/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 15/03/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 15/03/2023

Product Description

Set of 216 metal magnetic balls.

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