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Bath toys DAM “Water World” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0219/14
Summary
null Due to their design and shape the heads of the ducks could be placed in the mouth, get stuck and obstruct the airways. As a result, small children may choke on them.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
- Plastic case containing 4 plastic bath toys in the form of ducks.
What is the risk?
- null Due to their design and shape the heads of the ducks could be placed in the mouth, get stuck and obstruct the airways. As a result, small children may choke on them.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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/06/2013
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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