EU Safety Gate Alert
A magnetic toy set consisting of 36 silver rods and 27 silver balls has been recalled in the Netherlands because the magnets are too strong. If a child swallows multiple pieces, the magnets can attract each other inside the stomach or intestines, potentially causing blockage or internal injury. The product does not meet EU toy safety standards.
- Product
- Set of 36 silver-coloured magnet rods (3.6 mm × 23 mm) and 27 silver-coloured metal balls (8 mm).
- Reason
- The toy consists of small magnets with high magnetic flux (measured value up to 155 kg²mm²). If a child swallows them, 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- consumer product recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- SAFETY-GATE
- Recall date
- 2026-10-09
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- NL
- Distribution
- The Netherlands
Official recall notice from SAFETY-GATE
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/f3a1a993-b2bd-4d92-82cd-d14c2af2e9cb