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Children's boots — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00097/21
Summary
The product has small parts (decorative ring) that can easily be detached. A small child may put the ring/parts of the ring in the mouth and choke. Also, at the top is attached a synthetic material (fur) from which threads / tufts can easily be detached at the time of use, and swallowed / inhaled by the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the GPSD and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Children's boots
- Name / model
- 18 month
- Category
- Clothing, textiles and fashion items
- White boots with fur, provided with a strap with a decorative ring, intended for 18-month-old babies.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (decorative ring) that can easily be detached. A small child may put the ring/parts of the ring in the mouth and choke. Also, at the top is attached a synthetic material (fur) from which threads / tufts can easily be detached at the time of use, and swallowed / inhaled by the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the GPSD and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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