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Musical toy Konges slojd “Activity Music Triceratops” — risk: strangulation, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03019/23
Summary
The perimeter of the fixed loop in the back of the dinosaur is too long.This loop can tangle around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation.In addition, the plastic of the packaging is 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 nor with the European…
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Product
Musical toy — Konges slojd
- Brand
- Konges slojd
- Name / model
- Activity Music Triceratops · KS4221, 158515005
- Batch number(s)
- 082022
- Barcode
- 5715404003599
- Category
- Toys
- Babies' musical box in the shape of a green stuffed triceratops-dinosaur.
What is the risk?
- The perimeter of the fixed loop in the back of the dinosaur is too long.This loop can tangle around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation.In addition, the plastic of the packaging is 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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