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Musical toy MT (MEITAI TOYS) “Music Carriage” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0006/17
Summary
null Small parts can easily be detached (the wheels, the rotating part and the decorative flower) and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. 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
Musical toy — MT (MEITAI TOYS)
- Brand
- MT (MEITAI TOYS)
- Name / model
- Music Carriage · NO. 2012C
- Batch number(s)
- *021361*
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic musical toy in various colours (pink, violet and white) on four wheels with rotating parts and two horses, operated by an AA type battery.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts can easily be detached (the wheels, the rotating part and the decorative flower) and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 25/11/2016
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