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🧸 Product BE DK GB March 6, 2015

Nanodots — Magnetic Constructors

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Nanodots — Magnetic Constructors
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Toys

Hazard: The magnets have high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy S

Origin
Unknown
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118 days in total
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What is this? Nanodots are small magnetic building toys. They can be swallowed by mistake.

What's happening? The magnets are very strong. If a child swallows more than one, they can stick together inside the body.

Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who play with these toys.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The magnets have high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy S · Origin: Unknown

First published
March 6, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/150314

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What is this product recall alert about?
Nanodots — Magnetic Constructors. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The magnets have high magnetic flux and if two or more magnets are swallowed, they could attract one another and cause intestinal perforation or blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 6, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium, Denmark, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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