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Caterpillar toy Jeux 2 mômes “Jeu de la chenille” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00584/24
Summary
The product has small parts (caterpillar's tail). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Caterpillar toy — Jeux 2 mômes
- Brand
- Jeux 2 mômes
- Name / model
- Jeu de la chenille · EA10334/SM
- Batch number(s)
- SC-2208006
- Barcode
- 3664944492405
- Category
- Toys
- Articulated plastic caterpillar that has 6 different colours (yellow, orange, red, violet, blue and green). Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (caterpillar's tail). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 13/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/02/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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