Magnetic toy set

What is the danger

The product contains small parts (magnetic sticks and steel balls). A child may put them in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the magnetised parts exceed the maximum permitted magnetic flux value (102.5 kG.mm²). If various items are swallowed, they could attract one another, causing intestinal blockage or perforation.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

1. Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
2. Recall of the product from end users Compulsory measuresTaken by: ManufacturerIn force from: 24 February 2023

Product

Description

Creative toy set composed of 24 neodymium magnet sticks (4x12.5 mm), 10 small steel balls (diameter 12.7 mm) and a splitter plate. Product also sold online, in particular via Amazon.de under the name "ideomag Stresskiller" (ASIN BO7H1X3K9Q).

Packaging

Transparent cloth bag available in different colours.