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Children’s police set "Police" Baby Toys — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0734/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups presenting impact surface, can be easily detached. If the suction cup is not appropriately affixed to the toy, it may be released during normal and foreseeable use by children. If the suction cup is entirely stuck in the mouth, it can block the airways resulting in choking.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant…
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Product
- Children’s police set comprises black pistol, projectiles with red plastic transparent suction cups, truncheon, grey handcuffs and silver badge. Packed in blister with marking POLICE, Super Weapon, Made in China, Art. NO. MPD 99619 and others.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cups presenting impact surface, can be easily detached. If the suction cup is not appropriately affixed to the toy, it may be released during normal and foreseeable use by children. If the suction cup is entirely stuck in the mouth, it can block the airways resulting in choking.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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