2021.01.12 Recall: Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development

12 January 2021

The following notice has been issued by the European Commission:

Alert number
A12/01922/20

Category
Toys

Product
Magnets set

Brand
Unknown

Name
Intelligent Magnetic Construction Set for Brain Development

Type / number of model
Unknown

Barcode
Unknown

Batch number
Unknown

Counterfeit
No

Risk type
Injuries

The toy contains small magnets with a high magnetic flux. If a child swallows the small magnet and other metallic objects, they could attract one another 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 by economic operators
Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace (By: Other)

Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer)
Recall of the product from end users

Description
Multicoloured square and triangular magnetic blocks.

Packaging description
Transparent plastic box with orange handles and white label. ASIN: B075FTMBX.The product was also sold online, in particular via Amazon.

Country of origin
People's Republic of China

Alert submitted by
United Kingdom

Type of alert
Serious

Magnetic blocks