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Babies' mobile heng run “Animal Mobile” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1139/13
Summary
null The eyes and noses of the animal figures pose a risk of choking for small children because they can be easily detached and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Toy intended to be hung above a baby's bed. It consists of a plastic frame with four arms, a hangable plush flower and four hangable plush animals. Packaging is a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The eyes and noses of the animal figures pose a risk of choking for small children because they can be easily detached and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 25/06/2013
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