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Activity balls Playing Kids “Activiteitenballen” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0336/18
Summary
The balls are not closed properly and could open, resulting in release of small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Activity balls — Playing Kids
- Brand
- Playing Kids
- Name / model
- Activiteitenballen · Itemnr 25749ASW1
- Batch number(s)
- 1.) 4894532160617; batchcode 06/16 2.) 4894532440276; 07/2017
- Category
- Toys
- Box with several transparent plastic balls with shapes and figures in different colours inside, making rattling noises. For the development of motor skills of babies.
What is the risk?
- The balls are not closed properly and could open, resulting in release of small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/10/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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