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Bath toys Van der Meulen / Nijntje “Nijntje / Miffy Bath set” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1048/17
Summary
null The suction cups can easily be detached from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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
Bath toys — Van der Meulen / Nijntje
- Brand
- Van der Meulen / Nijntje
- Name / model
- Nijntje / Miffy Bath set · Article number: 0406009
- Batch number(s)
- 8712051215204 / Batch nos. 41390 and 39769
- Category
- Toys
- Bath toy set supplied with 2 "Miffy" figures. Packed in a cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups can easily be detached from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/03/2017
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