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Fishing Game magnetic fishing toy — choking & injuries risk (A12/0093/17)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesFeb 3, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Fishing Game magnetic fishing toy — choking & injuries risk (A12/0093/17)
Photo from the official notice: Fishing Game magnetic fishing toy — choking & injuries risk (A12/0093/17)

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

Hazard

The small magnet on the fishing rod has a high magnetic flux and can easily become detached. If a small child puts it in the mouth, it could cause choking. If the magnet is swallowed together with other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (04/01/2017)

Product description

Magnetic fishing game consisting of a plastic fishing rod with a magnet and plastic ducks, supplied in a blister package with cardboard back.

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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