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Novelty pens and highlighters GOGOPO “Lipstick pens and lipstick highlighters” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1642/18
Summary
There are no ventilation holes or ventilation design features in the caps of the pens. A child might put the cap into the mouth where it could get stuck, leading to suffocation.The product does not comply with the relevant national standard BS 7272.
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Product
Novelty pens and highlighters — GOGOPO
- Brand
- GOGOPO
- Name / model
- Lipstick pens and lipstick highlighters · GP007; GP008
- Category
- Stationery
- Two packs of novelty pens resembling a lipstick container. The pens are packaged in a small, clear plastic, zip-lock bag.
What is the risk?
- There are no ventilation holes or ventilation design features in the caps of the pens. A child might put the cap into the mouth where it could get stuck, leading to suffocation.The product does not comply with the relevant national standard BS 7272.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/07/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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