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Magnetic 2x2 Magic Cube fridge magnet — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesAug 18, 2017
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic 2x2 Magic Cube fridge magnet — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Magnetic 2x2 Magic Cube fridge magnet — injuries risk

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

Hazard

The cube can come apart easily, generating a small part to which the magnet is attached. If a child swallows this part and another magnet or metal object, these parts could attract each other causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Retailer (01/07/2017)

Product description

Miniature fridge magnet in the form of a puzzle cube. The product is purchased as one pack containing 24 units; the cubes are individually wrapped in clear plastic bags.

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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