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Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................35 H4 h) a# \0 D7 |6 T3 {
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
9 c( a2 O& \: I/ _4.23 Magnets (see A.51) ...............................................................................................................................43 c1 z3 N7 H' [' O; M' g8 d
4.23.1 General...................................................................................................................................................4
% f8 `2 _( H1 {. @: A. R4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets.....................................................................4& H; W2 h+ U( l3 G" u+ G5 p' H) O
4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets .................................................................................................4& x1 ]$ n6 O& S( [
7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51) ...............................................................5
* D4 Y6 k0 i5 W1 n; b: L8 u8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)....................................................................................................57 M5 @# I* l. D- d! J+ q6 j
8.34.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................5$ q: ^+ t$ ^) Y4 h
8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component .................................................5
$ y1 _+ M" C. G4 l8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only .....................................................................................................5
% k7 m% ]( c* C8.35 Magnetic flux index...............................................................................................................................6
( y7 R& `5 T+ N5 j9 ~1 r- x8.35.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................69 ?3 M$ l! U# m
8.35.2 Apparatus ..............................................................................................................................................6* r( i+ m% c; |( j
8.35.3 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................6
5 o0 m) g% s$ }8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index ......................................................................................................6
" R7 I1 D: s" i& X& D# AA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)................................................................................................................................7
; E2 `4 G$ V- a UEN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 (E)
2 P- a9 g, E: _$ a$ \& t4 lForeword3 g+ R" Z1 F; ~" Y& r
This document EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of& { C2 [$ g, P! R
toys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.9 P9 a- p) ^7 U# r7 E7 }& [
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
/ k" } d& U& \8 ^! ?( MThis document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
8 \5 C" T b0 Q! s8 U' O3 HEuropean Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).! p, o4 E9 N0 f+ `5 w: C
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.0 K, J$ \! C8 Y t$ T
EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 (E)
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% a' B- x: c7 w- H* X, C. ^3 Terms and definitions8 U0 ^. I. G/ G9 d8 X
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& w; m \( }8 l9 B9 p; amagnetic component/ a9 E8 W7 d9 A+ S s2 S
any part of a toy which contains an attached or fully or partially enclosed magnet; s* v; s; S% @
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5 H* s7 u0 X5 g4 @+ c1 `magnetic/electrical experimental set
3 x! y/ v1 n% E) K, ctoy containing one or more magnets intended for carrying out educational experiments involving magnetism
2 g' p& d7 L+ q& ]3 n( ^and electricity
# b& O) q$ o; w! \NOTE - This definition does not include magnetic/electrical experimental sets in which all magnets have a magnetic flux$ P+ [2 b8 x( I5 w
index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or do not fit entirely in the
, H2 Y, }% q3 ]( m acylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder)" q+ Q# ]+ R8 P5 e9 o
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- U; S0 c% M O# M4 q- u% hfunctional magnet in electrical or electronic components of toys
7 W+ T. e3 C) c& j4 k8 u9 Rany magnet necessary for the function of motors, relays, speakers and other electrical or electronic
9 L5 c; g& X0 ^components in a toy where the magnetic properties are not part of the play pattern of the toy5 {% P* Q: J; ~9 a
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4.23 Magnets (see A.51)
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The requirements in 4.23.2 do not apply to functional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys.* w8 s, u2 S+ _5 ^! |
4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets
8 ], g" l. ?% B f% \a) Any loose as-received magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) shall either have a magnetic flux index
8 ?8 ?, M' w, G+ }/ v% w4 `: C# ]less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or shall not fit
8 X9 E/ H) j& E6 B lentirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).
4 @$ ~9 o: c% V& Xb) Any magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) that become(s) released from a toy when tested
- e# F9 a/ f8 M9 P! `: Oaccording to 8.3 (torque test), 8.4.2.1 (tension test, general), 8.4.2.2 (tension test, seams and
6 z+ x4 M' O* P+ @materials), 8.5 (drop test), 8.7 (impact test), 8.8 (compression test), and finally, for magnets that are
5 {" {$ h, ?- f6 i# caccessible but not grippable (as specified in 8.4.1.3), 8.34 (tension test for magnets), shall either have4 q+ j$ a, x' i4 R- z
a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux& X) L" s7 M# x' l, O" ~
index), or shall not fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).2 x4 W B% E2 U% J) t6 M( |* M
NOTE – An example of a magnet that is accessible but not grippable could be a magnet that is recessed.
+ G5 m: Y. E$ j$ M3 O5 N" R& ?% `c) Wooden toys, toys intended to be used in water, and mouth-actuated toys shall be tested according to1 v, h7 [' s, b/ Q# W/ S8 V" K0 Z$ ^8 H
8.9 (soaking test) before being tested according to 4.23.2 b) above.
! i$ K5 u& i' E4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets$ b5 [% [8 f) F- B
Magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children over 8 years shall carry a warning (see 7.20).
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. q$ U4 j% U: T3 t! ~: l4 h4 w7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51)
7 S& `! ~$ ]1 i+ u* w) T! ~& D# f4 X% ZThe packaging and the instructions for use of magnetic/electrical experimental sets shall carry the following
- v, M/ A' Z8 p9 Y4 {) zwarning:: w: Q2 I0 x. t
“WARNING! Not suitable for children under 8 years. This product contains (a) small magnets(s).
. `) f6 e5 x1 ^- y5 dSwallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate$ U4 i6 T, m1 ]8 t8 B# f
medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed”.2 k7 i$ X, `/ f; w/ ]: G/ X( R
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8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)
7 D: T4 m2 y' ]" P B4 m3 f, H8.34.1 Principle) G6 C5 i; J/ }+ [( ^
Either a magnet or a magnetic component, or a reference disc, is used in order to test whether an accessible
1 p8 b I1 M# g/ nbut not grippable magnet in the toy can be detached by a magnetic pulling force.- w5 I# b/ x* @$ |! ^$ B' z$ N
The test shall simulate the intended or a reasonably foreseeable play pattern.
# T- Q" p5 A* ^! L* F" T8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component1 w: E, I5 R, E
Identify the magnet or magnetic component in the toy that is most likely to be able to detach the magnet that is( L0 t% _2 Y8 s& d1 J, U p& f
to be subjected to the tension test.
v( c, t4 K$ |0 l; q- H! a. SWithout damaging the toy, place the magnet or magnetic component as close as possible to the magnet to be
5 ]/ n! |4 `- Y* a* ]tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to the magnet/magnetic component until it separates from the tested
0 X f0 L! e- s; V/ b9 ]: k) V, gmagnet or until the magnet is detached from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.1 i. ^" @' x1 Y" G" T' T: J
Repeat the procedure for any other magnet that according to 4.23.2 shall be subjected to the tension test for
+ _# z5 Q6 h# o6 k9 p3 nmagnets.
+ V. m0 r: i/ U* t6 E7 R! a& }( t: ^( ANOTE – If it is not possible to determine which magnet or magnetic component(s) in the toy that is most likely to be able to, v: N6 m. ^+ e3 q$ P3 w4 X' z! m
detach the magnet that is to be subjected to the test, it is permissible to repeat the test with another magnet or magnetic9 ]& H/ Q$ }2 _, g" k
component from the toy.
8 P' s8 g" o- F Q2 F" s2 R8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only/ \+ Z9 g( ]3 M0 X# [
8.34.3.1 Apparatus. D- k8 [7 C/ r+ P8 M
A nickel disc with a minimum nickel content of 99 %, and having the following minimum dimensions:. h8 V' j7 e( F2 h: u" f
- diameter (30 ± 0,5) mm7 j" ~, g) _7 l' r9 V2 A
- length (10 ± 0,5) mm1 _/ Y7 y1 c0 F
and having a surface roughness Ra according to EN ISO 4287 which is not greater than 0,40 μm.( [& x6 y$ c/ ?2 ?6 h; e
8.34.3.2 Procedure
$ b! k& L* U0 a9 k) v: ]Without damaging the toy, place the flat part of the nickel disc as close as possible to the magnet to be tested.
. O4 F0 i' k3 P- XGradually apply a pulling force to the disc until it separates from the magnet or until the magnet is detached
8 B! ~( Y5 ]1 r1 N3 Cfrom the toy. Perform the test 10 times.
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8.35 Magnetic flux index) Z) |4 u' q7 l( v& M* x; B
8.35.1 Principle3 s9 K+ L0 O" m" a( h
The magnetic flux index is calculated based on the results from measurements of the flux density and the pole6 N* Y3 o" g' F
surface area.# J+ w1 \! x" k1 R. l, V, R3 V: X; \
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8.35.2.1 Direct current field Gauss meter which is capable of determining the field to an accuracy of 5 G.
. p$ e1 B R- ]# I* HThe meter shall have an axial type probe with
& G5 q' [( V, z( @4 Y( d- an active area diameter of (0,76 ± 0,13) mm
* M6 N/ i# @4 v* x9 \" V- D1 V- a distance between the active area and probe tip of (0,38 ± 0,13) mm.
: N. S! S# N# j7 M m8.35.2.2 Calliper square or similar device capable of determining dimensions to an accuracy of 0,1 mm.
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! D# J4 A! ~; s- J8.35.3.1 Measurement of flux density; J% c& ?/ i* M! W1 z) L! r' M
Place the tip of the Gauss meter’s probe in contact with the pole surface of the magnet. For a magnetic
( ~, ]0 ` L- @. Fcomponent (where the magnet is fully or partially imbedded in part of the toy), place the tip of the probe in1 z9 l1 Y' Z. r( Q" }! f8 w% g
contact with the surface of the component.9 b4 J6 m7 R8 b3 q1 M$ _
Maintain the probe in a position perpendicular to the surface.
! `, J# r7 q7 dMove the probe across the surface to locate the maximum flux density.
; E6 |( f+ P! b2 s. d4 G* fRecord the maximum flux density with an accuracy of ± 5 G." I8 g& @' v |& B" C' m
8.35.3.2 Measurement and calculation of the pole surface area4 a. U0 C" N6 C7 j4 l3 ^3 k
If the magnet is imbedded/attached as part of a magnetic component, extract the magnet from the component# L% \% n7 l- {# J/ s2 o
even if it is necessary to break the toy.
% S) [! Z$ q: t. x& \If the pole is not flat (for example, hemispherical), measure the maximum diameter of the magnet
( v( k4 w6 S; T/ ?perpendicular to an axis through the magnet poles (see Figure xx), with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and
" D; @! `) U( o7 F: j2 v1 [$ W* ocalculate the area of the corresponding cross-section.
3 Q2 @3 s7 ~, @6 V1 SIf the pole surface of the magnet is flat, measure the dimensions with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and calculate5 X! b2 m I# v
the area using the appropriate geometric formula.
! Z# x) k, A* b5 |" \For multi-pole magnets measure and calculate the area of the largest single pole, which can be identified% _& \/ q. B# u) N
using magnetic field viewing film or equivalent.
: \5 l+ W* e8 ^" J7 BNOTE – An example of multi-pole magnet is a rubberized/plastoferrite magnet, consisting of multiple strips of4 Q. M- } w( p! ?& l0 C
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The flux index (kG23 W! N0 ~/ Y+ Y1 D; S5 E
mm2) is calculated by multiplying the calculated area of the pole surface (mm2) of the
7 Y( e; g5 [0 X {$ F0 O+ dmagnet by the square of the maximum flux density (kG2).
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+ ^3 O% ~/ |5 y1 Maximum cross-section perpendicular to the axis
3 D; j' W6 k4 I! I9 I! W- i$ C( f2 Axis through the magnet poles
5 ]$ ^5 S7 S2 u8 ?0 zFigure xx – Maximum diameter of magnet with a non-flat pole4 ]4 P i, |. N( p/ S5 O8 A
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' Z6 b9 H+ d1 \0 u' EA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)
1 O4 Z' h7 [' o7 g- u" g0 XThese requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with ingestion of strong magnets (e.g.
1 r3 w' L+ \. w/ f8 C2 qneodymium iron boron type magnets), that are capable of causing intestinal perforation or blockage. These& ?5 W) n9 u% ?$ _) O/ i3 U2 G: o! n
hazards are additional to those associated with small parts such as suffocation or asphyxiation (see A.26).$ ?- r7 u8 {1 E1 z4 W# T& S& g3 o
The requirements apply regardless of the intended age of the user.
- D3 ?/ X S# DMagnets found by children can be ingested. If more than one magnet, or one magnet and a ferromagnetic
# I; P$ g+ {3 v. Z+ }object (for example iron or nickel) is ingested, the objects can attract to each other across intestinal walls and0 m- \3 x8 P3 b- D( H* Q9 ?8 D$ ]
cause perforation or blockage, which can cause severe injuries that may be fatal.. `' o6 E H6 l* O( k/ l% ~: G
Several accidents, including one fatality, have been reported involving ingestion of magnets resulting in
" Q" b0 |& C# Wperforation or blockage of the intestines. Most accidents have occurred with children between the ages of 10
# ?9 B/ e j/ r! Bmonths and 8 years. The majority of the accidents involve strong magnets used in magnetic building sets and
: y6 o6 ?" U# N" x- O) vin several cases surgery was required to remove the magnets from children’s intestines. Medical signs
( T2 ]+ b/ K! K+ `- d2 A; V& K5 Sassociated with intestinal perforation or blockage can easily be misinterpreted since many children exhibit only/ k H+ [ Y7 y* Y0 e
flu-like symptoms.- z) Z" }+ h d5 j: f d
For the purpose of this standard, magnets or magnetic components that could be ingested are identified by/ f" Q: g) F# ]7 T3 p7 J
using the small parts cylinder. The small parts cylinder was originally designed for identification of small parts
* }8 b/ j% v* j7 y" Cin toys intended for children under 3 years, which are capable of causing suffocation or asphyxiation. It was
+ b" X( O' Z% i7 t1 R. g9 @not designed for identifying objects that can be ingested by older children. The decision to use the small parts" m5 z8 X! n" ?3 W4 ]9 Q
cylinder also for assessment of magnets or magnetic components that can be ingested was made for practical
; e3 Q* U. P9 L ]( C1 Q( {and precautionary reasons: The cylinder is a well known test template and it provides a safety margin since
% h& v# E! h- g8 u3 ^* r5 tthe magnets and magnetic components that have caused accidents all fit entirely in the cylinder with a large
* ^6 p( Y8 J4 u6 M8 }' }8 G; [margin. The same principle has been applied in the requirements for expanding material.9 Z4 }/ X7 E) |* d; J
The risk of magnets attracting each other across intestinal walls is reduced with decreasing magnet strength.
" l+ e% B7 A$ }1 nA limit value in the form of a magnetic flux index has therefore been introduced to define what a sufficiently2 B8 |" `! w9 {' h# B7 s) f/ @
weak magnet is. Accident data indicate that only powerful magnets have been involved in all known ingestion
+ e% o0 ^+ e" d( u& J& V5 Aincidents to date. The data also suggest that magnet ingestion was not a problem in toys until powerful# `; E3 J4 k$ s7 n$ x' P: f
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magnets (such as neodymium iron boron magnets) became cost effective and commonplace several years
0 A( B5 i7 Y' F0 y" k# Uago. Ceramic, rubberized, and ferrite magnets have substantially lower attractive forces. A limit value for the
7 c3 P4 v( k8 m* D) zmagnetic flux index of 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) is considered appropriate to ensure, with a safety margin, that) y# J+ ?2 h( Q0 ~: K8 [
powerful magnets of the type that have been involved in incidents will not be permitted for use in toys if they fit
. V' \- C4 [3 A7 F rentirely in the small parts cylinder. The one known fatality occurred with a magnet from a magnetic building' v) a: s7 \+ P
set with a flux index of 343 kG2mm2 (3,4 T2mm2). By introducing the flux index limit the risk of injuries with5 R# C. g& f: I0 `6 l1 i1 G( }( n
magnets has been minimised. New data in the future will be used to assess if the chosen requirements are6 f" u9 E: |8 ^
still appropriate.) j3 U, d* X0 K4 U
More than 80 % of the known accidents have occurred with magnetic building sets. Magnetic building sets are
$ N, |; D r. y5 psubject to the requirements in this standard.# q4 k/ ^3 q, y( I+ z
Other considerations were taken into account in evaluating the risks associated with ingestion of magnets.
" W( M: O& J$ L, GPerforation of intestinal walls can occur if the blood supply to a part of an intestinal wall is cut off, for example
$ _$ Y! I1 s% T* a3 Y; Sby the pressure exerted by two magnets that are attracted to each other across the walls. According to a$ h1 Y( d3 |0 b b
theoretical medical study, a pressure of 0,0016 N/mm2 (12 mmHg) could, in a worst-case situation, cause
2 ^- U. K, k! K1 E# b& |9 Isuch a cut off of the blood supply. Virtually all magnets on the market are capable of producing this level of
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' x2 U' I6 J9 r' J- RThe probability that two weak magnets (flux index below 50) will be transported through the intestinal system& x7 X6 `5 Z# e+ k0 _2 J
and end up on opposite sides of the intestinal walls at a position where the intestinal wall is extremely thin is$ e8 S3 h' r# ]5 \3 i+ o' l
considered to be very low. It would require not only that the two magnets are ingested on different occasions
$ k+ p4 ~% A" ]! y* X( z, H; b- `but also that the intestinal contents do not prevent the magnets from travelling along the walls and eventually
% C0 } |" F9 p. I* _finding each other on opposite sides of two walls by accident. For strong magnets the situation is different,
* G0 {* z* [9 i- Ssince they attract each other over a longer distance with a force than can overcome obstructions presented by2 e9 F5 N9 X+ Z4 h! m; H* J8 T
e.g. intestinal contents.! x% a. K' f4 w8 ^! k: J; `, D
Furthermore, for a correct calculation of the magnetic pressure, both the flux density and the contact area$ H! R' t' _7 R
need to be measured. The formula to calculate magnetic pressure is:
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6 d0 O# m h6 R+ `P Ap ⋅ ⋅1 ^/ N8 x' _+ ~6 \2 A. u( h
=
# U L3 U) R& t( U6 K( jα B2% G2 c2 o/ J) n3 M7 l0 k+ g
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P is the pressure! T9 _4 r, J- ^$ C# Q! p3 o
α is a constant) G, ?/ f: D) g0 l: [4 x
B is the Flux density (in Gauss or Tesla), and
+ R3 T u( J8 E% e. \8 O4 a( X7 uAp is the pole area of the magnet/ Z, E/ V) a* h% y
Ac is the contact area between the magnet and whatever surface the magnet exerts the pressure on
# m6 C1 c9 g5 p8 ]The contact area between a magnet or a magnetic component and the object to which it is attracted, is often; q C2 P9 x' i
very difficult to measure accurately due to unevenly shaped magnets or magnetic components.
: t& g; Q5 V) F! ~+ d3 z2 pThe flux index, however, can be calculated using the pole area of the magnet and the flux density at the8 g0 }+ M! N2 a
surface of the magnet or magnetic component. The flux index is therefore presently considered to be the best, z; r' f+ T- R! \7 [
available measure for classification of hazardous magnets./ b2 s4 X o5 } D
Two or more magnets can attract each other and form a compound magnet with a higher flux index than each
# U3 _9 ?' S1 b0 J. L/ U, ], xsingle magnet. The flux index will not double if two equally strong magnets are attracted to each other and the% v3 [; B$ J$ \. u
increase in flux index will be relatively smaller for every new magnet that is added and will depend on' K5 H# @( G4 |' W
magnetic material, shape, cross-section etc. Ingestion of multiple magnets has only been observed with* N7 U% Q; \6 C1 P+ d- A; ?$ d2 `
stronger magnets and there is no accident data regarding weak magnets close to the flux index limit forming a
- S% D' D! H+ j. C' ^4 z0 l(stronger) compound magnet. Therefore no additional test method for compound magnets is introduced.
# ]; s, G% Q, g7 ?Toys that contain magnets and which can be expected to become wet during normal and foreseeable use are
" g! w6 W& H7 b* I: ?! Osubjected to a soaking test to ensure that glued magnets do not detach when the toy is wet. Also wooden toys0 h3 t4 @8 @% C Q; [' Y1 D% k
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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
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In some cases magnets are recessed and can therefore not be subjected to the normal tension and torque
4 K4 N3 F7 O F5 C; Htest. Examples of toys have been found where a magnet has become detached by another magnet. A tension: U8 U6 g* P3 f/ Z6 L" ~
test for magnets has therefore been introduced to minimize the risk that such magnets become detached& _1 W2 c% z2 |5 U% g& s9 E9 L
during normal and foreseeable play.
/ a- c7 ^% M8 A4 l' bFunctional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys are not considered to present the same risk: Y* i: w0 C6 x7 i4 z/ e
as magnets that form part of the play pattern. The use of magnets in these components may not be
2 i, q6 G4 Y# u* @recognized, as they will be present inside electrical motors or in relays in electronic printing boards. None of6 b* c. J9 Z; z2 y+ b
the reported accidents has been linked to magnets released from electrical or electronic components
- l H+ _6 J' ~- h4 d' v& bMagnetic/electrical experimental sets that are not intended for children under 8 years are excluded from the' s, m7 y* a' f' H6 ^+ l
requirements provided that they carry a warning. The exception applies only to the more advanced( q7 `, N) E/ v% Z. l6 T/ x
experimental sets that include building of electrical motors, loudspeakers, doorbells etc., i.e. products that
( k3 C/ H) g% h5 }5 ~need both magnetism and electricity for their function. |
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