Recalled from consumers
Voluntary measure
Notified by The Netherlands
Published 1 Oct 2026
SR/02784/26
Bimivo magnetic toy recalled over choking risk
EU authorities recalled this product (Bimivo magnetic toy) after it was found to pose a choking and injury risk. Here is how to tell if you have it, and what to do next.
How to identify it
- Product
- Magnetic toy consisting of 216 magnet balls, 5mm. In purple, blue, green, gold, orange and red colours.
- Brand
- Bimivo
- Barcode
- Batch / lot
- Not listed in the notice
- Made in
- People's Republic of China
- Category
- Toys
Why it's dangerous
ChokingInjuries
The toy consists of small magnets with high magnetic flux (measured value up to 215 kg²mm²). If a child swallows them, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. Moreover, the magnets are small parts. A child can put them in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What the authorities did
Measure
Recall of the product from end users
Type
Voluntary
Notified by
The Netherlands
Source
EU Safety Gate notification
SR/02784/26
View official notice ↗
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