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Beach toy set Toylandia “Beach Toys” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0709/17
Summary
null It is possible to open the watering can and the bottom part has a hemispheric shape that could cover the nose and mouth of small children, leading to suffocation. 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
- A beach set consisting of a bucket, watering can, moulds, etc. sold in a net bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null It is possible to open the watering can and the bottom part has a hemispheric shape that could cover the nose and mouth of small children, leading to suffocation. 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: 20/04/2017
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