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Kids & baby Netherlands Product recall from consumers

Magnetic toy recall: choking and injuries risk

Magnetic toy
Image: The Netherlands via EU Safety Gate

A magnetic board game sold as Circular magnet clash chess (type JX-836, barcode 6973840822030) in a cardboard box, consisting of multiple small magnetic balls, is affected. It was recalled because small magnets in the sticks can easily detach, posing a choking risk and, with a measured magnetic flux up to 708 Kg²mm, swallowed magnets can attract and cause intestinal blockage or perforation; it does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1. The product is being recalled from consumers (voluntary, distributor).

What's being recalled

Magnetic board game consisting of multiple small magnetic balls.

Packaging: Cardboard box.

Country of origin: People's Republic of China.

How to identify it

Safety Gate alert SR/02773/26

Product name on the item: Circular magnet clash chess

Type or model: JX-836

Barcode: 6973840822030

The hazard

The toy has small parts (small magnets in the sticks) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the small magnets have a high magnetic flux (measured value up to 708 Kg²mm). If a child swallows the 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.

What to do

Product recall from consumers (voluntary, distributor).

The official notice

This page is a summary of the notice published by The Netherlands via EU Safety Gate, collected from EU Safety Gate. Check the original before you act on it.

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