Magnetic toy set
| Alert Number | A12/00621/23 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Luxembourg |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 31 March 2023 |
Risk Description
The product contains small parts (magnetic sticks and steel balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised parts exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 24/02/2023Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Creative toy set composed of 24 neodymium magnet sticks (4x12.5 mm), 10 small steel balls (diameter 12.7 mm) and a splitter plate. Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon.de under the name "ideomag Stresskiller" (ASIN BO7H1X3K9Q).