Magnetic educational toy – "Magnetic Constructiln Toy / Zhija"

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Magnetic educational toy – "Magnetic Constructiln Toy / Zhija"
Alert Number0527/09
BrandWITKA
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberUnknown
Published17 April 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because the appropriate warnings for magnetic toys are not present. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2008/329/EC requiring Member States to ensure that magnetic toys placed or made available on the market display a warning about the health and safety risks they pose.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

A toy made up of various small parts containing magnets that can be used to build different geometric shapes. It is packaged in a blister pack bearing the brand name, the CE mark and various statements in English (choking hazard, age guidance for children under the age of 5 [sic], etc.).

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