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Bath toy “Wind up Swimming Toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03655/24
Summary
The toy has a small part (the flipper) which can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Product sold online, in particular via Wish. 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
Bath toy
- Name / model
- Wind up Swimming Toy · 24-0192
- Category
- Toys
- Wind-up bath animal toy in the form of a turtle, made of hard plastic
What is the risk?
- The toy has a small part (the flipper) which can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. Product sold online, in particular via Wish. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 19/11/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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