Magnetic construction game
| Alert Number | 1393/08 |
| Brand | Simba |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: MAGNET STICKS, |
| Published | 5 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.