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Baby gym play mat Way2Play “Baby gym pastel” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00130/24
Summary
The fibrous filling material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seam. A small child may put the filling material into 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
- Baby gym containing a mat, a frame and loose toys, which are possible to hang from the frame. The bottom of the mat is blue and the upper part has animal figures. Frames are made of white textile covered with a cloud pattern.
What is the risk?
- The fibrous filling material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seam. A small child may put the filling material into 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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