EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Mix of plastic toys Verbetena “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0072/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the whistle and small detachable parts of the hooter) which can be easily swallowed by children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Small toys typical for use during party games ("piñatas"), such as hooters and whistles. They are supplied in plastic bags with a cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the whistle and small detachable parts of the hooter) which can be easily swallowed by children.The product does not comply with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 23/12/2013
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