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Lacing Toy KidUs “Zoo Lacing Blocks” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01575/20
Summary
Small parts can be easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke on it. 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
- Toy building blocks in the form of animals with laces. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can be easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke on it. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 22/10/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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