Magnetic toy set
Vianda · Magnastix
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- Yes
What is the danger
The product’s pieces contain a small magnet with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows one or more magnet and/or other metallic objects, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. Furthermore, the product’s pieces are small and the magnet can easily be detached. If a child puts it in the mouth, it could cause choking.
Requirements breached
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures taken
- Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- Set of magnetic building blocks in the shape of sticks, containing 103 pieces. The product is also sold online, notably on eBay.
- Packaging
- The product is sold in a coloured cardboard box with a plastic window.
- Brand
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- A12/01449/20 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2020-45
- Published
- 4 November 2020
- Modified
- 12 November 2020
© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002334
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