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Plastic bath toy HONG ZHI TOYS “Wonderful Hippo” — risk: choking, cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0412/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because some parts can easily break, releasing small parts that can be swallowed by children. In addition, the product has sharp edges that can cause cuts.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plastic bath toy — HONG ZHI TOYS
- Brand
- HONG ZHI TOYS
- Name / model
- Wonderful Hippo · No.517B, Item No.153260
- Batch number(s)
- 2000178310381
- Category
- Toys
- Hippo-shaped toy made of blue plastic for use in water. Approximate size 13 x 7cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because some parts can easily break, releasing small parts that can be swallowed by children. In addition, the product has sharp edges that can cause cuts.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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