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EVA puzzle mat Haberkorn — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1548/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it has small parts which may come loose and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. Moreover, it is intended for children under the age of 3 years whereas the label bears the warning that the toy is not for children under 36 months. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
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Product
- The product is a puzzle mat with images of numbers and letters. There is a symbol denoting that it is a toy unsuitable for children under the age of 3.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it has small parts which may come loose and could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. Moreover, it is intended for children under the age of 3 years whereas the label bears the warning that the toy is not for children under 36 months. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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