Magnetic construction game

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Magnetic construction game
Alert Number1393/08
BrandSimba
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberModel: MAGNET STICKS,
Published5 December 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because it does not comply with Commission Decision 2008/329/EC which specifies that the following warning must be included: "Warning!! This product contains magnets or components with magnets. Magnets can stick to each other inside the human body, thereby causing a serious health risk. Consult your doctor immediately if the magnets have been swallowed or inhaled."

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product in question is a magnetic construction game composed of 19 metallic balls and 32 small pieces of rigid, polymeric material in various colours with magnets on the ends.It is packed in a blister pack inside a cardboard box printed in various colours.

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