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Beach ball CP International “Glow beach ball” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01116/22
Summary
The product has a small detachable part (air stopper plug), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke on.Furthermore, the presence of a non-permeable plastic bag poses a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirement of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Beach ball — CP International
- Brand
- CP International
- Name / model
- Glow beach ball · CP 61408
- Barcode
- 3120370614083
- Category
- Toys
- Balloon made of clear flexible plastic with a glow stick.
- Recall information: https://si.dgccrf.rie.gouv.fr/rappelconso/FicheRappel/DetailFiche?rapIdent=7636
What is the risk?
- The product has a small detachable part (air stopper plug), which the child can easily access, put in the mouth and choke on.Furthermore, the presence of a non-permeable plastic bag poses a risk of suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirement of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the 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: 21/07/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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