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Baby teether “Silicone Baby Teether Grapes” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00999/20
Summary
The teether has protruding parts. A child could put the protruding parts into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking, or if the child falls against its face, lead to injuries. 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
Baby teether
- Name / model
- Silicone Baby Teether Grapes
- Category
- Toys
- Teether in the shape of a bunch of grapes made from silicone
What is the risk?
- The teether has protruding parts. A child could put the protruding parts into the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking, or if the child falls against its face, lead to injuries. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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