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Musical toy COSAS “Guitar Cartoon Music” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1550/15
Summary
null The plug detaches easily from the microphone, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. In addition, the electric cord of the microphone is too long, yet the packaging lacks an appropriate warning concerning the risk of strangulation.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
- Electric guitar with microphone, operated with 3 AA batteries and supplied in a cardboard box with transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The plug detaches easily from the microphone, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. In addition, the electric cord of the microphone is too long, yet the packaging lacks an appropriate warning concerning the risk of strangulation.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 13/11/2015
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