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Blow pipe with projectiles Cartoon Network “Uncle Grandpa” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0246/17
Summary
null The suction cups detach easily from projectile and if a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may come loose and obstruct the airways.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard, EN 71-1.
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Product
Blow pipe with projectiles — Cartoon Network
- Brand
- Cartoon Network
- Name / model
- Uncle Grandpa · Item 050-4
- Category
- Toys
- A blow pipe with projectiles that have a suction cup on the end in a blister pack bearing the description and brand name.
What is the risk?
- null The suction cups detach easily from projectile and if a child puts the projectile in the mouth, the suction cup may come loose and obstruct the airways.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or 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: 13/01/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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