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Powerbuzz Magnets — recall A12/1029/14

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · United Kingdom · 2014-07-04 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1029/14
Date of alert
2014-07-04
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Injuries
Brand
Tobar
Product category
Toys
Product type
Magnets
Reported risk: 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.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
16/05/2014
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/119462

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