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Babies' rattle chain Belltoy “The Cute Bears” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1464/14
Summary
null The bears and the plastic balls on the chain may easily break releasing small parts that could be swallowed by small children causing internal airway obstruction.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
- Toy rattle chain with little bears and coloured plastic balls to be attached to a cot, baby's chair, etc. The product is supplied in a colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The bears and the plastic balls on the chain may easily break releasing small parts that could be swallowed by small children causing internal airway obstruction.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/09/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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