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Inflatable toy “Inflatable Hammer Toys” — risk: asphyxiation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03579/25
Summary
The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Inflatable toy
- Name / model
- Inflatable Hammer Toys
- Batch number(s)
- 00125
- Category
- Toys
- Inflatable toys in the shape of a hammer, available in green and blue, pink and green, or a smiley face design.
What is the risk?
- The plastic bag packaging is too thin. If a child places the plastic bag over their head, they could asphyxiate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 07/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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