EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Inflatable activity mat — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00039/22
Summary
The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Inflatable activity mat
- Name / model
- NPT487
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable activity mat with floating plastic sea animals when the inner part is filled with water. Intended for babies. Dimensions approximately 210cm x 140cm x 50cm. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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