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Magnetic chess set EMHOME — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0385/18
Summary
The outer plastic packaging is too thin and too large. If a child plays with it, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, blocking the airways. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Magnetic chess set packaged in a cardboard box showing a photograph of the chess set and the name "Chess - High Class Chess Set".
What is the risk?
- The outer plastic packaging is too thin and too large. If a child plays with it, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, blocking the airways. The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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