Powerbuzz Magnets
Injuries Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1029/14 |
| Brand | Tobar |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model Number: 12463 |
| Published | 4 July 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of injuries (intestinal blockage) because the small magnets have a high magnetic flux value and if more than one magnet is swallowed they can be attracted to one another through the gut wall, causing perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 16/05/2014
Product Description
Powerful, oval, iron oxide magnets (magnetic flux density of between 1500 to 1600 Gauss) in a plastic blister pack backed with card.