EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic balls X-BD “FLASHING BALLS” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0472/16
Summary
null The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that are easily removable. A small child might put them in the mouth and choke on them.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
- Flashing spiky ball made of flexible, coloured plastic. The toy contains batteries, LED lights and a squeaking mechanism and can emit sounds. The packaging is a cardboard box containing 12 units and bearing information on the importer.
What is the risk?
- null The toys contain small parts (the squeaking mechanism) that are easily removable. A small child might put them in the mouth and choke on them.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: 04/04/2016
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