InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert: OSDUE – Magnetic toy
Name: MAGNETIC CHESS GAME STONES
Category: 10
Date: 2025-02-28
Product Category: Toys
Risk Type: Injuries
Danger: The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux (measured value up to: 216 kG²mm²). If a child swallows the small magnets, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures: Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/12/2024
Description: Magnet toy set with 20 magnets and a cord. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B0CNGXY63N)
Notifying Country: Germany
Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China
Alert Type: Consumer
Alert Level: Serious risk
