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MGI magnetic toy - chess set intellect game — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesMar 6, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking and injuries because it contains magnets that can easily become detached. There are no warnings about the risks associated with toys containing magnets. Therefore the product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2008/329/EC requiring Member States.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

The item is a folding chess set with small magnets set into the base of the pieces. The packaging is a cardboard box marked as follows: "Folding-board, Magnetic Game". The name of the importer is also indicated. The warnings: "contains small parts" and "not recommended for children under 36 months" also appear on the box.

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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