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Mini rake REVEX “Mini Rateau ('Mini rake')” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0288/17
Summary
null The teeth of the rake are not protected and, when placed on the floor with the teeth pointing upwards, present a risk of injury and even perforation for child users, who may fall 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
- Small metal rake with a wooden handle, around 25-30 cm long.
What is the risk?
- null The teeth of the rake are not protected and, when placed on the floor with the teeth pointing upwards, present a risk of injury and even perforation for child users, who may fall 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/01/2017
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