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Lock box “Montessori Colourful Lock Box” — risk: choking, cuts, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00167/20
Summary
Small parts can easily detach. A small child may put one of them in the mouth and choke on it. The keyring is sharp and could harm the child. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Lock box
- Name / model
- Montessori Colourful Lock Box
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden box with a number of locks and colourful doors. The product was also sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach. A small child may put one of them in the mouth and choke on it. The keyring is sharp and could harm the child. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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