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Baby book Ideenwelt “Lernbuch Book” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00871/25
Summary
The book has small parts (clothes pegs and wobbling eyes) which can easily detach. A small child could 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.
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Product
- Felt book. The cover of the book is light blue, with the word ‘Book’ printed on it, and three clouds, a rainbow, and the sun pictured on it. Product sold online, in particular via rossmann.de
- Recall information: https://unternehmen.rossmann.de/presse/pressemeldung/rueckruf-ideenwelt-lernbuch.html
What is the risk?
- The book has small parts (clothes pegs and wobbling eyes) which can easily detach. A small child could 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.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 24/01/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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