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Rattlesnake Egg magnetic toys — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesNov 13, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Rattlesnake Egg magnetic toys — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Rattlesnake Egg magnetic toys — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The magnets have a high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. In addition, a child could put the magnets in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (27/10/2015)

Product description

Two black, round magnets in plastic-coated, cardboard packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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