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Electric toy dog GLOW-PILLOW.COM “Glow Pillow” — risk: electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0797/19
Summary
Critical instructions concerning electrical characteristics of the toy are missing from the packaging and the manual leaflet. The manual is not in Greek language. Lack of instructions could lead to misuse of the product, causing electric shock.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Electric toy dog — GLOW-PILLOW.COM
- Brand
- GLOW-PILLOW.COM
- Name / model
- Glow Pillow · H4530271
- Batch number(s)
- 4899888109167
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy dog in brown, black and white, covered with a hard cell that is a multicolour light projector that produces melodies. It is operated with 3 AAA batteries or can be plug in to the mains through a USB cable. Packaging: cardboard box (approx. dimensions: 350x200x100 mm) with a manual leaflet.
What is the risk?
- Critical instructions concerning electrical characteristics of the toy are missing from the packaging and the manual leaflet. The manual is not in Greek language. Lack of instructions could lead to misuse of the product, causing electric shock.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 12/04/2019
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