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Foreword.............................................................................................................................................................3
! s2 r# J6 ]- G4 d2 {3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4% q h" F$ u2 K
4.23 Magnets (see A.51) ...............................................................................................................................4
1 o" x' X- S/ C! d+ }' B4.23.1 General...................................................................................................................................................4% X/ Y* ~* F* ]' Q
4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets.....................................................................4" B0 [* w% `+ ?+ |3 p& T
4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets .................................................................................................4
) ?% _) d7 J. ~, W9 w* Y) L7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51) ...............................................................5
1 V- j; F7 B- k; T8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)....................................................................................................5/ ~2 Q( L* D; |/ v j" x+ w$ q
8.34.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................5
" O$ _, Y. n& k" {0 q. ]( M8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component .................................................58 s- X# h6 t+ z# A% ]4 A
8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only .....................................................................................................5
- q H) U( @3 }8.35 Magnetic flux index...............................................................................................................................63 L, f/ J4 ?# v% w
8.35.1 Principle.................................................................................................................................................6
* j$ g: ], H: L3 S9 q8.35.2 Apparatus ..............................................................................................................................................6
' f8 X& y$ r$ {0 \0 } o; {1 ?" T3 j8.35.3 Procedure ..............................................................................................................................................6
! U- h7 [8 N0 z: G9 |8 c7 S8.35.4 Calculation of magnetic flux index ......................................................................................................6
4 m, r* k- D7 Q6 K% ?9 kA.51 Magnets (see 4.23)................................................................................................................................7 {- |7 |2 q. T5 L' I/ n
EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 (E) K- ~2 w, R7 K
Foreword
7 d8 Q7 R$ {( E2 w0 U4 B8 TThis document EN 71-1:2005/prA8:2008 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 52 “Safety of
/ x R2 ~/ B; p! U: L/ z- E6 Wtoys”, the secretariat of which is held by DS.
# Z4 F B* j) u# U$ K* q4 N: nThis document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
* h7 ?; L/ c" W) j& d A( `6 QThis document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the7 e! ^- i/ W4 |# E5 T. t
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). x! _8 J: Z. J* ~
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document.
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$ E& T, ]8 U6 D0 f3 Terms and definitions0 [+ w2 G- M1 T' f/ o) I9 E1 `
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3.xx& D3 p0 o7 y. l$ e( e
magnetic component6 w# r/ D7 v2 C7 W
any part of a toy which contains an attached or fully or partially enclosed magnet$ ]' n5 x; R8 O. R3 V5 U
3.yy
% r9 e; J( Z/ @- Jmagnetic/electrical experimental set
`% M$ m$ ?, k' {# mtoy containing one or more magnets intended for carrying out educational experiments involving magnetism
. u6 |0 c* ?8 [# [and electricity
9 r; b! P( e, O+ ^+ QNOTE - This definition does not include magnetic/electrical experimental sets in which all magnets have a magnetic flux* f7 n$ {8 s( m3 E$ Q( @, O
index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or do not fit entirely in the
5 i3 f5 m8 @- t: y! p" pcylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder) N8 n7 v) G! n" s3 ~- n3 A' L
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+ d4 d* C. c: p$ M& rfunctional magnet in electrical or electronic components of toys; f# o2 I. ?9 ~9 ]
any magnet necessary for the function of motors, relays, speakers and other electrical or electronic
2 R) A& b- z2 m) Q3 `components in a toy where the magnetic properties are not part of the play pattern of the toy4 X" w/ E9 j$ W0 ]! ?. B3 C/ [
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2 y/ n( P' R7 K+ E4.23 Magnets (see A.51)* R8 ~ U8 k& X1 y
4.23.1 General/ j# `/ }0 E/ ^, m
The requirements in 4.23.2 do not apply to functional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys.
& E; H/ W c; ~( P: s& u4.23.2 Toys other than magnetic/electrical experimental sets, m. B( {+ Z0 x' v! m7 P
a) Any loose as-received magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) shall either have a magnetic flux index
( u4 ~( t a$ W8 Hless than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux index), or shall not fit
6 d+ N; t5 `: @8 S4 Q. D) H0 s K4 `# Oentirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).' J% |4 L+ l& |* O, Q* j: V4 }( }
b) Any magnet(s) and magnetic component(s) that become(s) released from a toy when tested! ?& F9 E# C0 Z
according to 8.3 (torque test), 8.4.2.1 (tension test, general), 8.4.2.2 (tension test, seams and
5 f& Y" p! j2 t5 T8 g: a; W4 R7 Pmaterials), 8.5 (drop test), 8.7 (impact test), 8.8 (compression test), and finally, for magnets that are
8 G3 m" o! L: a D( I4 Vaccessible but not grippable (as specified in 8.4.1.3), 8.34 (tension test for magnets), shall either have; R) |& p% g# K1 d& r, C& o4 w
a magnetic flux index less than 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) when tested according to 8.35 (magnetic flux
7 V' K. U/ ~* Q* ?5 o+ Hindex), or shall not fit entirely in the cylinder when tested according to 8.2 (small parts cylinder).; N" \6 ` Q" m0 G" ~3 B6 I! i9 X+ F
NOTE – An example of a magnet that is accessible but not grippable could be a magnet that is recessed.
. Z8 l( a- u! g6 n1 r; ~, _8 sc) Wooden toys, toys intended to be used in water, and mouth-actuated toys shall be tested according to+ v/ p1 W7 n+ l9 L
8.9 (soaking test) before being tested according to 4.23.2 b) above.
1 }) G- B; K' [6 Y; h4 s0 o4.23.3 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets+ ?; W6 v/ Z0 a) f+ n$ ?
Magnetic/electrical experimental sets intended for children over 8 years shall carry a warning (see 7.20).
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# ]+ T# ]+ t5 q1 B# n7.20 Magnetic/electrical experimental sets (see 4.23 and A.51)
& q# I+ a9 }9 ^4 a7 l _% uThe packaging and the instructions for use of magnetic/electrical experimental sets shall carry the following/ k' C5 Z: L( t! e! ^9 J8 ^
warning:5 E0 F0 O# P4 V; o- I, z
“WARNING! Not suitable for children under 8 years. This product contains (a) small magnets(s).- o& T, F2 a: n. P9 O
Swallowed magnets can stick together across intestines causing serious injuries. Seek immediate; I0 h, Y& b' M% p( z* M, Q) }
medical attention if magnet(s) are swallowed”.
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' | g( Z4 ^' ~$ z4 w b8.34 Tension test for magnets (see A.51)
3 Z- M5 [+ k- ?8.34.1 Principle1 {. ?1 x; ` T- C6 U1 v" B; n
Either a magnet or a magnetic component, or a reference disc, is used in order to test whether an accessible4 x& W4 z i8 {5 f M1 a
but not grippable magnet in the toy can be detached by a magnetic pulling force.
/ h, ]% C2 C; W, d" U3 uThe test shall simulate the intended or a reasonably foreseeable play pattern.
: A% o1 F% A, |8.34.2 Toys that contain more than one magnet or magnetic component+ y: r/ @7 x$ b M8 x- o$ t+ [
Identify the magnet or magnetic component in the toy that is most likely to be able to detach the magnet that is
6 {# U+ }+ q6 z2 d" dto be subjected to the tension test.! k5 k' a3 ~. M3 w0 ~, v& N
Without damaging the toy, place the magnet or magnetic component as close as possible to the magnet to be. H- u' J: l- z- W1 p& l3 ~) n
tested. Gradually apply a pulling force to the magnet/magnetic component until it separates from the tested8 [8 R" l6 `; M) X7 }7 N$ {9 R
magnet or until the magnet is detached from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.
4 k# u/ z/ V/ {% o& M \Repeat the procedure for any other magnet that according to 4.23.2 shall be subjected to the tension test for8 f C' c _# n# ^# p/ C& r
magnets.6 _) C9 k$ b' g/ B6 _6 p0 A
NOTE – If it is not possible to determine which magnet or magnetic component(s) in the toy that is most likely to be able to
( ^2 [* l/ x+ O, B3 f' a+ Idetach the magnet that is to be subjected to the test, it is permissible to repeat the test with another magnet or magnetic
. \+ `( p" Y# F3 I; z; N1 N# Hcomponent from the toy.
; X; J9 c: O" N* ~8.34.3 Toys that contain one magnet only6 `' D5 F; k. F) U+ P% m$ o
8.34.3.1 Apparatus# i4 Q/ ?6 `/ G( ^: `7 x& F4 G2 _
A nickel disc with a minimum nickel content of 99 %, and having the following minimum dimensions:1 T7 d2 A3 A! N# J, _- b6 v
- diameter (30 ± 0,5) mm m7 Z. Y# E" E
- length (10 ± 0,5) mm
' U+ m; {7 ?* u* D/ N& ~& N: ~and having a surface roughness Ra according to EN ISO 4287 which is not greater than 0,40 μm.
, t4 b8 k8 r- J8.34.3.2 Procedure/ m7 [) k. C$ ]! X+ ?! ]2 }( y
Without damaging the toy, place the flat part of the nickel disc as close as possible to the magnet to be tested.
$ N, `- V |+ d+ WGradually apply a pulling force to the disc until it separates from the magnet or until the magnet is detached) K9 s( g. U, k! Q
from the toy. Perform the test 10 times.6 B) K+ F! G& g5 b( ]- Y' ]. [5 l
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' R1 j' x9 S: M% ?$ D- z" J: o1 Y( p8.35 Magnetic flux index( ?1 h0 ^# q* i, b4 o
8.35.1 Principle
2 X1 |) V) f0 ^( E* jThe magnetic flux index is calculated based on the results from measurements of the flux density and the pole
8 O- O- r8 G1 O' W9 V. Isurface area.
7 P, M% ^& u& b) w) G! r: u$ U% g8.35.2 Apparatus M- j3 B' r* S6 Q; b2 \
8.35.2.1 Direct current field Gauss meter which is capable of determining the field to an accuracy of 5 G.
' y+ h- c% P( q) e% _' E' I5 t/ HThe meter shall have an axial type probe with( w$ J" o5 F O6 B4 n
- an active area diameter of (0,76 ± 0,13) mm
6 `7 ^5 w n6 r) q$ G/ g8 T5 d% h- a distance between the active area and probe tip of (0,38 ± 0,13) mm.
6 R* V- T7 `7 c, g8.35.2.2 Calliper square or similar device capable of determining dimensions to an accuracy of 0,1 mm.) T. w+ T ?" c# M/ I, Y
8.35.3 Procedure$ W. W r- { Z2 R ?% l8 N
8.35.3.1 Measurement of flux density
/ ~8 }- \4 s2 b$ `& `' aPlace the tip of the Gauss meter’s probe in contact with the pole surface of the magnet. For a magnetic5 y6 ^7 C6 ~ _6 I
component (where the magnet is fully or partially imbedded in part of the toy), place the tip of the probe in
; m1 n$ T, Y+ F0 Bcontact with the surface of the component.# I/ f k( f- y% W: D r
Maintain the probe in a position perpendicular to the surface.$ ]& U& Z' A& c% k0 o( E. ]' n8 E
Move the probe across the surface to locate the maximum flux density.4 \: ^8 C$ h% V% c" v
Record the maximum flux density with an accuracy of ± 5 G.0 B3 y- n: S: h* m) n8 K
8.35.3.2 Measurement and calculation of the pole surface area& n S) D- O* v4 k' B8 J
If the magnet is imbedded/attached as part of a magnetic component, extract the magnet from the component
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If the pole is not flat (for example, hemispherical), measure the maximum diameter of the magnet
7 a; e! I! v4 d4 Z9 ]) ^/ I" R* O1 Eperpendicular to an axis through the magnet poles (see Figure xx), with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and
" y! G0 r6 s% ]- M' x4 k5 A/ Ccalculate the area of the corresponding cross-section.6 Y' ]) J, }/ ~- c
If the pole surface of the magnet is flat, measure the dimensions with an accuracy of ± 0,1 mm and calculate& E9 h8 O4 C3 k& t6 ?$ }" R; f" M
the area using the appropriate geometric formula.3 {7 K1 k$ ?2 b6 z' m2 d. {5 z
For multi-pole magnets measure and calculate the area of the largest single pole, which can be identified
3 k, W. m0 I- _: H2 s/ zusing magnetic field viewing film or equivalent.
, p4 D, m) {2 v$ W, x \NOTE – An example of multi-pole magnet is a rubberized/plastoferrite magnet, consisting of multiple strips of: {* l* l: O9 T: n+ S% a) c8 f
poles.
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The flux index (kG20 g. u3 Y7 {% A; P
mm2) is calculated by multiplying the calculated area of the pole surface (mm2) of the9 B* J4 V: B9 @2 [
magnet by the square of the maximum flux density (kG2).
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1 Maximum cross-section perpendicular to the axis
; P& u/ q0 C0 t4 V2 Axis through the magnet poles6 ?: ~! P8 N) X' C7 q! m: c
Figure xx – Maximum diameter of magnet with a non-flat pole% @/ {5 F4 @/ ?' [& O
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A.51 Magnets (see 4.23)
/ s: a% B- j2 a4 g) |( pThese requirements are intended to address the hazards associated with ingestion of strong magnets (e.g.. }6 U) U7 k0 C; o
neodymium iron boron type magnets), that are capable of causing intestinal perforation or blockage. These/ u$ l* F+ P8 E3 p0 i- t2 E
hazards are additional to those associated with small parts such as suffocation or asphyxiation (see A.26).0 ?. ]; g! R& `! g
The requirements apply regardless of the intended age of the user.' {. F% V& ~3 D% Q$ |: F8 k
Magnets found by children can be ingested. If more than one magnet, or one magnet and a ferromagnetic
( _7 f% a/ K+ i6 |3 Y iobject (for example iron or nickel) is ingested, the objects can attract to each other across intestinal walls and
+ b/ V+ i7 a' a$ Tcause perforation or blockage, which can cause severe injuries that may be fatal.
: \. L+ b" W! b% G- j1 [$ gSeveral accidents, including one fatality, have been reported involving ingestion of magnets resulting in, l. H8 n# n4 [# I; w
perforation or blockage of the intestines. Most accidents have occurred with children between the ages of 10# s9 p$ @0 g7 a
months and 8 years. The majority of the accidents involve strong magnets used in magnetic building sets and, q, l. o! d) f- ~( x
in several cases surgery was required to remove the magnets from children’s intestines. Medical signs6 D5 h9 g, }; t
associated with intestinal perforation or blockage can easily be misinterpreted since many children exhibit only
8 b' T7 [4 c3 b' jflu-like symptoms." q! i ]4 x. Z& h" M& @( T# }
For the purpose of this standard, magnets or magnetic components that could be ingested are identified by0 y3 X' V# j0 d8 d8 }8 Z6 z! |
using the small parts cylinder. The small parts cylinder was originally designed for identification of small parts, S- \* ^* h# G1 S4 x; @
in toys intended for children under 3 years, which are capable of causing suffocation or asphyxiation. It was
/ x" Z: z3 E$ W+ s- d0 Hnot designed for identifying objects that can be ingested by older children. The decision to use the small parts; @4 V% g* g9 [+ H& R
cylinder also for assessment of magnets or magnetic components that can be ingested was made for practical. H; r+ G! I' ?3 X, s6 \
and precautionary reasons: The cylinder is a well known test template and it provides a safety margin since
7 f. B/ m* Q7 R w- k: rthe magnets and magnetic components that have caused accidents all fit entirely in the cylinder with a large% c8 _$ x$ {8 J
margin. The same principle has been applied in the requirements for expanding material.! q- n3 T+ q' w: j/ S
The risk of magnets attracting each other across intestinal walls is reduced with decreasing magnet strength.
3 h w/ c# m% E5 p. o+ ^) @A limit value in the form of a magnetic flux index has therefore been introduced to define what a sufficiently
& O. R4 t1 ?" L8 m! qweak magnet is. Accident data indicate that only powerful magnets have been involved in all known ingestion, h' ~" E/ z( L# p2 Y1 S
incidents to date. The data also suggest that magnet ingestion was not a problem in toys until powerful
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) z6 g" d, {- ?) e% lmagnets (such as neodymium iron boron magnets) became cost effective and commonplace several years! L: ~) y' i' n0 a+ q j s
ago. Ceramic, rubberized, and ferrite magnets have substantially lower attractive forces. A limit value for the
* u+ I, ^- N' Y% D- lmagnetic flux index of 50 kG2mm2 (0,5 T2mm2) is considered appropriate to ensure, with a safety margin, that
( O' m+ \: \% b+ Y3 C! a" }6 R' gpowerful magnets of the type that have been involved in incidents will not be permitted for use in toys if they fit
- J; G% n6 q2 p! ?- j, E, mentirely in the small parts cylinder. The one known fatality occurred with a magnet from a magnetic building
+ W; {6 U- w; `: g4 W. yset with a flux index of 343 kG2mm2 (3,4 T2mm2). By introducing the flux index limit the risk of injuries with
. a. T, S: a# Emagnets has been minimised. New data in the future will be used to assess if the chosen requirements are# d6 Q6 j' S4 g9 _# w: v3 ?/ A
still appropriate.
5 V' d; p7 O) x# C3 PMore than 80 % of the known accidents have occurred with magnetic building sets. Magnetic building sets are
: n2 d6 P3 o6 Ysubject to the requirements in this standard.
6 I; z1 R! z7 [2 bOther considerations were taken into account in evaluating the risks associated with ingestion of magnets.. D4 r" }" L( C; m3 s! f) ]
Perforation of intestinal walls can occur if the blood supply to a part of an intestinal wall is cut off, for example0 u B$ E. X6 ?, H$ b1 \: N
by the pressure exerted by two magnets that are attracted to each other across the walls. According to a/ B: a8 h4 a) D+ B
theoretical medical study, a pressure of 0,0016 N/mm2 (12 mmHg) could, in a worst-case situation, cause3 E! P. r9 W1 n7 ^/ l9 H$ g
such a cut off of the blood supply. Virtually all magnets on the market are capable of producing this level of7 l0 y; H. P- s2 m9 m. m
pressure.
5 j% X# V7 ]% t. h4 uThe probability that two weak magnets (flux index below 50) will be transported through the intestinal system& q4 n8 j- h9 Y7 Y
and end up on opposite sides of the intestinal walls at a position where the intestinal wall is extremely thin is, V" o3 ?3 A/ Q# t8 {
considered to be very low. It would require not only that the two magnets are ingested on different occasions' e, w" l4 f2 M( H* I* j! j- \; `/ \
but also that the intestinal contents do not prevent the magnets from travelling along the walls and eventually* m4 A) o3 R) L+ {
finding each other on opposite sides of two walls by accident. For strong magnets the situation is different,% _/ R4 I0 H0 S5 I+ u
since they attract each other over a longer distance with a force than can overcome obstructions presented by$ S0 U' |6 ]5 ~8 f& X+ V+ z m
e.g. intestinal contents.8 K/ i4 h5 R5 g; Z# s. {- D9 [1 z, x
Furthermore, for a correct calculation of the magnetic pressure, both the flux density and the contact area* ~1 k0 O* Z) W
need to be measured. The formula to calculate magnetic pressure is:
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P Ap ⋅ ⋅
+ B3 Q% {5 ~2 p* J! ~4 }/ T=9 Z" H5 O! B- N( b0 p
α B2( n& V* t$ Q% x$ Z" z ]0 s7 z/ }
where
$ C3 f7 s& N, a. H( w5 |' HP is the pressure: h, C4 V, I& t4 [8 l4 R. X( t" W
α is a constant
' y/ {2 }+ A! b, r+ N& W* z' W' PB is the Flux density (in Gauss or Tesla), and
5 |9 V& v/ f- l. y% j, E! T3 x, NAp is the pole area of the magnet4 x" r* Z. Z% f" e4 h8 H0 \. @6 L
Ac is the contact area between the magnet and whatever surface the magnet exerts the pressure on
8 G3 V0 S8 x8 M( g5 CThe contact area between a magnet or a magnetic component and the object to which it is attracted, is often( t. L% ^" D: ?% ^8 F
very difficult to measure accurately due to unevenly shaped magnets or magnetic components.
) d$ B* S9 ]. i- z5 y7 H8 eThe flux index, however, can be calculated using the pole area of the magnet and the flux density at the
W3 x# q N& g6 d. Msurface of the magnet or magnetic component. The flux index is therefore presently considered to be the best, v# g' ~+ S: |5 z
available measure for classification of hazardous magnets.0 ^/ o8 g! Z2 V8 V' g
Two or more magnets can attract each other and form a compound magnet with a higher flux index than each" ?; v! B, c3 m7 U3 \- f
single magnet. The flux index will not double if two equally strong magnets are attracted to each other and the# H' j9 {; f) r1 V' ~& T
increase in flux index will be relatively smaller for every new magnet that is added and will depend on
+ q" O T0 x- f4 ~& ~1 rmagnetic material, shape, cross-section etc. Ingestion of multiple magnets has only been observed with
( Y% P+ b9 V5 ~' Y% ]1 fstronger magnets and there is no accident data regarding weak magnets close to the flux index limit forming a) s# r4 E! R Q& ?: D1 {, s q# P
(stronger) compound magnet. Therefore no additional test method for compound magnets is introduced.
* J" Y* e) {$ j. f+ nToys that contain magnets and which can be expected to become wet during normal and foreseeable use are
% Y, P4 b# W4 O7 y d! ^) W1 ~subjected to a soaking test to ensure that glued magnets do not detach when the toy is wet. Also wooden toys1 E% ~9 L! v e( q$ E
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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 torque7 b A3 G' D/ i2 o1 M. G/ X5 T
test. Examples of toys have been found where a magnet has become detached by another magnet. A tension
- G$ G7 q4 f7 T- p3 e$ h+ _! Qtest for magnets has therefore been introduced to minimize the risk that such magnets become detached
! `$ b' n4 k$ C: Z2 A! `6 Rduring normal and foreseeable play./ Y7 w' ^% s- i( L
Functional magnets in electrical or electronic components of toys are not considered to present the same risk
6 q+ o. [) M. g6 Nas magnets that form part of the play pattern. The use of magnets in these components may not be0 ?, A! |/ c. e2 K4 i* W" j
recognized, as they will be present inside electrical motors or in relays in electronic printing boards. None of# E# Q5 p2 v9 r7 q
the reported accidents has been linked to magnets released from electrical or electronic components
' M' t+ ?0 w+ T- \ E2 uMagnetic/electrical experimental sets that are not intended for children under 8 years are excluded from the; ~5 h; |$ ~) _0 I0 ?
requirements provided that they carry a warning. The exception applies only to the more advanced
3 D$ }; J# s" \1 Bexperimental sets that include building of electrical motors, loudspeakers, doorbells etc., i.e. products that
, s4 _8 [. M' V! V% G" ~! ^/ pneed both magnetism and electricity for their function. |
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