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Foam puzzle mat Xin Yue “EVA Children Put Together Tool” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0849/17
Summary
null Small parts can easily be detached from the puzzle mat and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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
- Foam puzzle mat consisting of ten animal-shaped puzzle pieces, supplied in transparent plastic packaging with an attached paper label.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts can easily be detached from the puzzle mat and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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