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Pet toy HAPPY DOG “Dog Supplies” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0291/15
Summary
null The product appeals to children and so should also be safe for them. The whistle in the dog toy is a small part that may be easily detached causing choking if a small child puts it in the mouth and swallows it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Cylindrical-shaped dog toy containing a whistle. The top part is in the form of an animal's head.
What is the risk?
- null The product appeals to children and so should also be safe for them. The whistle in the dog toy is a small part that may be easily detached causing choking if a small child puts it in the mouth and swallows it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2014
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