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Cupboard door hangers Kiddy Colors “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0874/15
Summary
null Small parts (e.g. the small eyes) may detach from the giraffe. A small child could put them in 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
Cupboard door hangers — Kiddy Colors
- Brand
- Kiddy Colors
- Name / model
- Unknown · Giraf roze (Pink giraffe), HG004
- Batch number(s)
- 65556040
- Category
- Toys
- Closet door hangers in the shape of animals supplied in transparent packaging. The hangers can form part of a chain.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts (e.g. the small eyes) may detach from the giraffe. A small child could put them in 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/05/2015
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