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Birthday candle set BBS “Candeline portacandeline” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0395/18
Summary
Small parts can easily detach (the wheels and the propeller). A child could put one of these small parts into 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
- Set of 6 candles and 4 aeroplane candle-holders. Inscription on packaging: "1 Set candeline e portacandeline" , "Aeroplano/Airplane"
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach (the wheels and the propeller). A child could put one of these small parts into 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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