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Mouldable sand GE (Goose Engr.) / Funny Lucky “Magic Sand” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0853/17
Summary
null The plastic packaging for the sand is too large and 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 standards EN 71-1.
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Product
Mouldable sand — GE (Goose Engr.) / Funny Lucky
- Brand
- GE (Goose Engr.) / Funny Lucky
- Name / model
- Magic Sand · 882-2
- Category
- Toys
- Mouldable coloured sand supplied with a plastic sand tray and plastic moulds; packed in plastic bags inside a printed cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic packaging for the sand is too large and 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 standards EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 25/05/2017
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