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9 o% K9 V5 z# K6 \( ^Contents Page" O2 @! V4 B6 Y% B5 N% L7 g
Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................3
M% G$ M+ V" o1 y' Z* l3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
8 }, J4 d$ P, P w, V5 `3 f7 Q4.23 Magnets (see A.51) ...............................................................................................................................4
1 E5 |3 p* O t: x4.23.1 General...................................................................................................................................................4
% J y3 t& y; E% e0 L4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets.....................................................................4
7 P' j# p: ]+ w- \4 O6 U4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets .................................................................................................4- d8 I" T0 O5 y a, M/ r7 W4 O- [
7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51) ...............................................................51 D' U9 m. r: L2 l# j* j+ I# D# z1 h
8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)....................................................................................................5) L' O+ }+ X9 G6 ?
8.34.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................5" o2 u' A3 ^- { G
8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component .................................................5, Q( F7 Y9 u% f" A( ]
8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only .....................................................................................................5. g" N I2 d+ J+ m
8.35 Magnetic flux index...............................................................................................................................6* k7 S0 }9 K1 @- s
8.35.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................6
6 @, E: x9 B' A0 c% `8.35.2 Apparatus ..............................................................................................................................................6. f6 K' V" I0 `) H2 v! f6 `* c
8.35.3 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................6
1 k$ p. J+ Y& }2 f$ s$ D8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index ......................................................................................................6
v+ t' P- x6 Y8 j x$ kA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)................................................................................................................................7" e' L ?$ s8 I+ U# j5 g
EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 (E)" L9 H( W2 y; C( M) {( K( A
Foreword
3 [# f, I# |( r: @4 PThis document EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of8 l& ?' b6 h* K1 B) Q! ~* o' n
toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.3 E0 H' a+ Z8 S2 D+ ~( j! T: V" F
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.& s+ J G, X! J5 W
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
) {6 ?/ x) d+ w# MEuropean Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
# A d6 p0 S& k. p, R/ e% kFor relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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. f- s/ U e7 Z( b7 b; O& B3 Terms and definitions% d% V _2 K" Y v
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magnetic component' X* W& S5 v' W6 J
any part of a toy which contains an attached or fully or partially enclosed magnet9 b/ L" Y: W+ I
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6 v7 L5 r! X* c8 P, _. s; N0 \) Vmagnetic/electrical experimental set9 h) u) X* q' D( I4 a' V
toy containing one or more magnets intended for carrying out educational experiments involving magnetism( I5 O' z" X: k' e. @/ P5 x
and electricity
9 N; g3 s( U# v8 p/ \NOTE - This definition does not include magnetic/electrical experimental sets in which all magnets have a magnetic flux
! M8 a2 F/ f* x/ e' f- m0 zindex less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or do not fit entirely in the
' x+ c1 l, o$ ? `) wcylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder)4 o4 S/ [$ R& ]* O6 ~
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% n6 K1 j f. H% l0 y9 Hfunctional magnet in electrical or electronic components of toys( }, [8 v+ W9 ?2 X. B5 Z
any magnet necessary for the function of motors, relays, speakers and other electrical or electronic
$ n8 f* f, X! J7 A* ?7 {+ Z9 Ucomponents in a toy where the magnetic properties are not part of the play pattern of the toy% a, c! ]% J. f+ G% Y( j1 E
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4.23 Magnets (see A.51)0 ^3 G3 p, x: I4 g4 I% t
4.23.1 General
0 v: g7 z3 C# f* D( dThe requirements in 4.23.2 do not apply to functional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys.
5 H4 Y% P) x, K; D" x+ A6 E5 b4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets
r: \5 _! Q4 q! q- H7 D Ua) Any loose as-received magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) shall either have a magnetic flux index1 F$ @. w" Z" _# P8 @# J
less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or shall not fit' @3 ^" M1 H% _; m1 ^# ?/ M
entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).; W; m& x% ~* M2 L7 I/ t; n
b) Any magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) that become(s) released from a toy when tested- s' U4 c e/ r! F9 o% w
according to 8.3 (torque test), 8.4.2.1 (tension test, general), 8.4.2.2 (tension test, seams and
8 l' z6 L% o. |1 A3 @) @7 Imaterials), 8.5 (drop test), 8.7 (impact test), 8.8 (compression test), and finally, for magnets that are
2 V6 ]3 E6 e% K% b4 ?accessible but not grippable (as specified in 8.4.1.3), 8.34 (tension test for magnets), shall either have2 G0 J) O0 J! Y; _
a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux
6 O4 I3 \: c. k! A1 ~- uindex), or shall not fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).# z/ w" W0 w4 ^9 x- I R0 ~
NOTE – An example of a magnet that is accessible but not grippable could be a magnet that is recessed.
: l8 S" X* @/ ?0 Z8 H8 W" Ec) Wooden toys, toys intended to be used in water, and mouth-actuated toys shall be tested according to
% n% x7 L& f9 P5 P# O8.9 (soaking test) before being tested according to 4.23.2 b) above.# E: p+ C# R. N# L2 u& F9 x. e
4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets& p8 {3 x3 O! R% Q/ a6 n
Magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children over 8 years shall carry a warning (see 7.20)./ [1 \( _2 f8 `0 o1 N: x
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7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51)% h* G k' u8 n K) X# ?
The packaging and the instructions for use of magnetic/electrical experimental sets shall carry the following5 Z: W4 Q: M; ~/ c/ s4 N+ z
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“WARNING! Not suitable for children under 8 years. This product contains (a) small magnets(s).9 u! L. F: U' x& V' L0 G" }% M
Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate
9 ^" N+ U- I5 D5 O% c3 hmedical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed”.. c! h8 O2 X+ ~: S7 S, c$ p- m
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% C! I/ O; `. }7 |) ~8 c0 H) R8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)
# i- Z/ |$ ^$ Q6 q: E8.34.1 Principle, I- `7 I0 M1 E0 Q. @( @ g1 ~) t
Either a magnet or a magnetic component, or a reference disc, is used in order to test whether an accessible6 T# i3 ^2 ~( M$ a2 \
but not grippable magnet in the toy can be detached by a magnetic pulling force.2 U3 v5 D2 X2 b* K. ^2 j7 [7 u! Y& o& H
The test shall simulate the intended or a reasonably foreseeable play pattern.7 g" J( \6 ?2 q/ H) v
8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component
* g5 z+ l0 Z% N- q: ~7 N. tIdentify the magnet or magnetic component in the toy that is most likely to be able to detach the magnet that is
) w" M* ]$ `! o8 A) n2 e/ B+ E- Fto be subjected to the tension test.6 J7 Q) O% N6 A1 H6 j ~: b( b5 T+ c: |
Without damaging the toy, place the magnet or magnetic component as close as possible to the magnet to be, K( o X4 T7 l7 W2 n) Q* F4 H% Z4 H
tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to the magnet/magnetic component until it separates from the tested v) t. V) J Z8 J# h% `" ?2 t( o
magnet or until the magnet is detached from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.8 q. W: D% o1 _9 C7 @
Repeat the procedure for any other magnet that according to 4.23.2 shall be subjected to the tension test for
' _; C% w+ t9 q& L u& w' c6 \2 Cmagnets.
' Y+ T0 u, n# C( _0 MNOTE – If it is not possible to determine which magnet or magnetic component(s) in the toy that is most likely to be able to
. U6 f( t- }! K" G' ndetach the magnet that is to be subjected to the test, it is permissible to repeat the test with another magnet or magnetic; G$ ?+ ~" j' t- s9 M
component from the toy.
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A nickel disc with a minimum nickel content of 99 %, and having the following minimum dimensions:
: r4 q* P8 R% Z& b: W, S* n! @* O- diameter (30 ± 0,5) mm' f1 H \* m) ]) }3 B* e
- length (10 ± 0,5) mm, i" c8 q) ?5 |' {
and having a surface roughness Ra according to EN ISO 4287 which is not greater than 0,40 μm.- y8 x- F3 _1 n6 _3 e
8.34.3.2 Procedure
p- j8 [5 \# F# ~Without damaging the toy, place the flat part of the nickel disc as close as possible to the magnet to be tested.# e+ W/ n; d3 q) Y" o& j! F' R' A
Gradually apply a pulling force to the disc until it separates from the magnet or until the magnet is detached
( Z8 W4 D+ K8 `& x( y! Tfrom the toy. Perform the test 10 times.
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2 G0 X# X5 \2 D! [4 ~8.35 Magnetic flux index/ M# \( v, {) N& h4 N! R8 k
8.35.1 Principle
, _9 u. C) S1 e( P$ TThe magnetic flux index is calculated based on the results from measurements of the flux density and the pole
( z$ C( e h' [8 ^- n; x4 qsurface area.& |# ~, j8 i: r p
8.35.2 Apparatus. v7 M( f, R" }
8.35.2.1 Direct current field Gauss meter which is capable of determining the field to an accuracy of 5 G.
. i# g6 j+ c$ b+ G |The meter shall have an axial type probe with
, [7 q: N% M5 [! j! L7 ]- an active area diameter of (0,76 ± 0,13) mm
$ j7 M+ P7 H- `( B& |, L; w- a distance between the active area and probe tip of (0,38 ± 0,13) mm.
9 J; M/ B- g! Z& w6 N8.35.2.2 Calliper square or similar device capable of determining dimensions to an accuracy of 0,1 mm.# R* `1 G; k- ^" f; G0 J
8.35.3 Procedure4 T+ S6 N, e9 c5 @
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Place the tip of the Gauss meter’s probe in contact with the pole surface of the magnet. For a magnetic
) d, w7 c) @$ X G% U3 a! Q+ Bcomponent (where the magnet is fully or partially imbedded in part of the toy), place the tip of the probe in
! j! I* S. g; acontact with the surface of the component.
4 N* Z+ q F \( ]% Y. vMaintain the probe in a position perpendicular to the surface.
- y9 B* C3 I. q, R/ a/ HMove the probe across the surface to locate the maximum flux density.
# }# o; `- t) C3 q4 i, V6 r7 ~Record the maximum flux density with an accuracy of ± 5 G.1 q7 w% ^, Q5 F6 j& u
8.35.3.2 Measurement and calculation of the pole surface area
! o( A2 E x7 u4 M xIf the magnet is imbedded/attached as part of a magnetic component, extract the magnet from the component0 o- ]' \% t# Z4 F4 d- u
even if it is necessary to break the toy.
& x% w3 P- C ZIf the pole is not flat (for example, hemispherical), measure the maximum diameter of the magnet8 N" r; F9 r8 Z9 o
perpendicular to an axis through the magnet poles (see Figure xx), with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and/ P, r# ` U0 u; Y. i
calculate the area of the corresponding cross-section.+ y8 T9 o# e& p' b3 y1 R# V& c' t4 N7 A
If the pole surface of the magnet is flat, measure the dimensions with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and calculate9 j( V. {# E- {* U( [; S
the area using the appropriate geometric formula.2 ]- L! h5 @7 d( o; z. f/ `
For multi-pole magnets measure and calculate the area of the largest single pole, which can be identified
: @. a* c& L6 ]9 |- rusing magnetic field viewing film or equivalent.
2 D* K" [! [" B+ c$ P) P4 QNOTE – An example of multi-pole magnet is a rubberized/plastoferrite magnet, consisting of multiple strips of% ?0 {6 z8 C1 Z0 G- y: H0 o
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8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index
/ W: x, ?/ { f8 x9 e" d3 VThe flux index (kG22 _; K4 c" \9 R
mm2) is calculated by multiplying the calculated area of the pole surface (mm2) of the
/ J$ m/ [" u" @- d) `( ^9 ?; ?) l6 Pmagnet by the square of the maximum flux density (kG2).
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1 Maximum cross-section perpendicular to the axis
/ U, x) w4 C3 E1 q% l* f: t8 |- }7 @2 Axis through the magnet poles
9 U( n; u( s3 E$ u" O" \4 D6 Y4 y# GFigure xx – Maximum diameter of magnet with a non-flat pole
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5 d4 m; {8 s3 l& Q+ NA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)
! d' O: W$ `5 \* eThese requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with ingestion of strong magnets (e.g.; X$ a: D2 X+ M
neodymium iron boron type magnets), that are capable of causing intestinal perforation or blockage. These) v, J# U4 C8 H$ }5 P0 S, [5 C
hazards are additional to those associated with small parts such as suffocation or asphyxiation (see A.26).
" _3 q$ f" K2 I$ j' s' tThe requirements apply regardless of the intended age of the user.$ i! w2 o( z5 x- P# E( ^" a! Y* p
Magnets found by children can be ingested. If more than one magnet, or one magnet and a ferromagnetic& d) G- ?! b4 W. g5 T
object (for example iron or nickel) is ingested, the objects can attract to each other across intestinal walls and
9 }6 ] N. p1 pcause perforation or blockage, which can cause severe injuries that may be fatal.
/ D" y4 v+ f7 Z# Y5 XSeveral accidents, including one fatality, have been reported involving ingestion of magnets resulting in% s7 m4 Q! a; A2 V* }1 y; L
perforation or blockage of the intestines. Most accidents have occurred with children between the ages of 100 [0 I4 H6 S/ r3 b$ U( p8 P9 |1 L
months and 8 years. The majority of the accidents involve strong magnets used in magnetic building sets and1 x2 }$ v7 v2 f" f d
in several cases surgery was required to remove the magnets from children’s intestines. Medical signs
4 R7 E3 l) t7 Z) Kassociated with intestinal perforation or blockage can easily be misinterpreted since many children exhibit only
6 f4 [4 W# V- G. g1 u2 hflu-like symptoms.' {* T; L) o- T6 l
For the purpose of this standard, magnets or magnetic components that could be ingested are identified by
; K% s9 D9 u/ o/ e+ eusing the small parts cylinder. The small parts cylinder was originally designed for identification of small parts3 W0 ]' N( A+ S# J1 R/ e$ p
in toys intended for children under 3 years, which are capable of causing suffocation or asphyxiation. It was+ f' p$ H: s w, e2 k" ]
not designed for identifying objects that can be ingested by older children. The decision to use the small parts
7 r6 O7 p2 C8 w' u0 m8 mcylinder also for assessment of magnets or magnetic components that can be ingested was made for practical" n+ B) D7 U) w% Y( z: a
and precautionary reasons: The cylinder is a well known test template and it provides a safety margin since
3 T" T% R6 S6 ?( O# @the magnets and magnetic components that have caused accidents all fit entirely in the cylinder with a large
+ }6 D C5 b, S9 N+ P4 x, Wmargin. The same principle has been applied in the requirements for expanding material.& y, a- K; d+ c8 K3 L
The risk of magnets attracting each other across intestinal walls is reduced with decreasing magnet strength.3 U$ M! r! X. Z w+ Y C+ ~
A limit value in the form of a magnetic flux index has therefore been introduced to define what a sufficiently
' M4 M& }# y7 y `8 D% vweak magnet is. Accident data indicate that only powerful magnets have been involved in all known ingestion
3 { R) e% |( L5 y- l3 L, rincidents to date. The data also suggest that magnet ingestion was not a problem in toys until powerful
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magnets (such as neodymium iron boron magnets) became cost effective and commonplace several years
, A1 y2 l( v9 v: t5 dago. Ceramic, rubberized, and ferrite magnets have substantially lower attractive forces. A limit value for the
4 B3 o* x; F* h# _/ rmagnetic flux index of 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) is considered appropriate to ensure, with a safety margin, that( {) F+ Z8 ~* w- F( X# h
powerful magnets of the type that have been involved in incidents will not be permitted for use in toys if they fit2 Z. h, g9 D. u( U: ~
entirely in the small parts cylinder. The one known fatality occurred with a magnet from a magnetic building3 y! \6 W/ `: V7 d0 k! T
set with a flux index of 343 kG2mm2 (3,4 T2mm2). By introducing the flux index limit the risk of injuries with7 n$ U# s1 C5 \- P/ T! c X( B# }0 @
magnets has been minimised. New data in the future will be used to assess if the chosen requirements are6 X) |& H( F" T6 C
still appropriate./ p; ~: N) h( z" w
More than 80 % of the known accidents have occurred with magnetic building sets. Magnetic building sets are' d/ n0 a- u7 d& M2 w1 t; a
subject to the requirements in this standard./ {- I2 F( ?9 _0 A6 |8 G# b# d& K, z
Other considerations were taken into account in evaluating the risks associated with ingestion of magnets.
( ^5 [8 ^# ^3 ~9 J5 W- Y0 LPerforation of intestinal walls can occur if the blood supply to a part of an intestinal wall is cut off, for example. |! u* S% K0 C9 [
by the pressure exerted by two magnets that are attracted to each other across the walls. According to a
* j g$ \( z1 G5 B8 ?: Otheoretical medical study, a pressure of 0,0016 N/mm2 (12 mmHg) could, in a worst-case situation, cause
. ?' l6 h8 d0 K3 J* d! ]( Z, jsuch a cut off of the blood supply. Virtually all magnets on the market are capable of producing this level of
# q& M$ E: ^# ?" t( t' E$ Z1 Mpressure.9 ^. }8 I2 u8 y9 [! h
The probability that two weak magnets (flux index below 50) will be transported through the intestinal system
5 z7 }* g" [$ Z [. D% fand end up on opposite sides of the intestinal walls at a position where the intestinal wall is extremely thin is" a0 t Q! `3 L/ p9 x
considered to be very low. It would require not only that the two magnets are ingested on different occasions* q" A2 i' A& u4 [! g! U# `% v* I3 L
but also that the intestinal contents do not prevent the magnets from travelling along the walls and eventually
0 J( Z1 U/ \: ufinding each other on opposite sides of two walls by accident. For strong magnets the situation is different,
# t; n, u1 a7 y$ `: m fsince they attract each other over a longer distance with a force than can overcome obstructions presented by6 x$ O+ F+ @* x: R8 o* V
e.g. intestinal contents.0 S! x' r$ |3 h4 x- k0 g9 Q7 b3 V
Furthermore, for a correct calculation of the magnetic pressure, both the flux density and the contact area0 G) L+ s( l. @
need to be measured. The formula to calculate magnetic pressure is:
! J8 }' v( w5 m4 _# F1 ~Ac
: q: y' j( I" G" X/ cP Ap ⋅ ⋅$ Z+ }! o2 N; P, S
=
& p7 I' e5 j' N) ?! Aα B2
1 L3 K! y; ?) p: J- @where
( P% z7 a5 h; X3 ]" H) T/ JP is the pressure
. Q7 Q, z: q2 ?2 R( nα is a constant7 e# O5 m; a" p, }+ D4 H& J/ f
B is the Flux density (in Gauss or Tesla), and/ V; r, y/ G. T# j. ~9 }* i
Ap is the pole area of the magnet
O% P$ |1 \1 r" f8 w, ?Ac is the contact area between the magnet and whatever surface the magnet exerts the pressure on( o1 D1 Y( _6 }- m
The contact area between a magnet or a magnetic component and the object to which it is attracted, is often8 m S) f9 s0 t/ w1 ^
very difficult to measure accurately due to unevenly shaped magnets or magnetic components.
o5 h! F" g$ Z& yThe flux index, however, can be calculated using the pole area of the magnet and the flux density at the9 L) }& _1 Q; C& I5 [
surface of the magnet or magnetic component. The flux index is therefore presently considered to be the best& r" X9 W9 q' A& T% E
available measure for classification of hazardous magnets.; m4 h5 ]8 d( F3 H
Two or more magnets can attract each other and form a compound magnet with a higher flux index than each
D( F* V7 q. y" V2 o+ osingle magnet. The flux index will not double if two equally strong magnets are attracted to each other and the( h0 l$ B1 u& R3 p( B- A; ]
increase in flux index will be relatively smaller for every new magnet that is added and will depend on
1 A+ p# i, Y" i$ I( R9 j6 ymagnetic material, shape, cross-section etc. Ingestion of multiple magnets has only been observed with
5 N9 \# g0 a/ ~( O! C% `' hstronger magnets and there is no accident data regarding weak magnets close to the flux index limit forming a k# e2 |3 _& F& d4 p3 G! \: Q5 b( [
(stronger) compound magnet. Therefore no additional test method for compound magnets is introduced.
4 P+ Z+ e/ l$ x7 k, GToys that contain magnets and which can be expected to become wet during normal and foreseeable use are* X# o6 }/ L, A* _5 t
subjected to a soaking test to ensure that glued magnets do not detach when the toy is wet. Also wooden toys% F1 N- `( R7 h. t! X0 B
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are subjected to the test since the properties of wood (such as size of holes) can change even with changes in
% {$ Z$ \' U$ q6 Z! R2 x7 ?air humidity.
. y8 a+ _, R4 j$ ^! a# g zIn some cases magnets are recessed and can therefore not be subjected to the normal tension and torque
( R! z- s2 ~9 \# h+ x$ b& Q' ]test. Examples of toys have been found where a magnet has become detached by another magnet. A tension8 i) X. `$ d8 G1 y
test for magnets has therefore been introduced to minimize the risk that such magnets become detached1 U1 B* m8 X5 M: ~: a# F( l
during normal and foreseeable play.
6 F, R- s/ k! U& l lFunctional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys are not considered to present the same risk
$ Y3 g: H% C, j" L3 g) }: Eas magnets that form part of the play pattern. The use of magnets in these components may not be
( }1 r) {6 |9 M4 t* Krecognized, as they will be present inside electrical motors or in relays in electronic printing boards. None of( c7 f" s; w: D2 q9 J
the reported accidents has been linked to magnets released from electrical or electronic components
' W1 x* k1 V0 y5 N8 y; YMagnetic/electrical experimental sets that are not intended for children under 8 years are excluded from the8 ?, }: S& O; w! |" G( ^9 `3 Y
requirements provided that they carry a warning. The exception applies only to the more advanced3 i8 l5 ^8 ^& v/ Y, {
experimental sets that include building of electrical motors, loudspeakers, doorbells etc., i.e. products that! z( O* k6 t+ ?
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