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Beach toy set Marco's Toys “Juguete playa” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1991/18
Summary
The octopus and the boat inside the toy set can have dangerous sharp points. These elements become accessible to children and could cause injury. 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
Beach toy set — Marco's Toys
- Brand
- Marco's Toys
- Name / model
- Juguete playa · refs. 0623 and 1616
- Batch number(s)
- 8435399006234 and 8435399016165
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic beach toy sets with accessories (octopus, ref. 1616, and boat, ref. 0623). The product comes in a plastic net with a label.
What is the risk?
- The octopus and the boat inside the toy set can have dangerous sharp points. These elements become accessible to children and could cause injury. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 07/12/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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