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Inflatable lizard "X-treme blow up animals" Gamaco — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0282/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the inflatable lizard contains a white plastic mouthpiece which could be easily detached and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
- Toy sold in a small, semi-transparent ball obtained from a vending machine. The ball contains an inflatable lizard with a mouth-piece to blow through.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the inflatable lizard contains a white plastic mouthpiece which could be easily detached and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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