EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic beach toys CJ — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1240/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking beacause small parts (animal's ears and nose) can be easily detached and swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the hard plastic edges have burrs which can scratch children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The set of beach toys includes a toy truck with the front part which has the shape of an animal. The toy is packaged in plastic net bag.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking beacause small parts (animal's ears and nose) can be easily detached and swallowed by small children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because the hard plastic edges have burrs which can scratch children.The product does not comply with 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: 13/08/2013
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