EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic caterpillar "CATERPILLAR" — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1220/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of:- choking because the head, body and shoes can easily break into small parts that can be swallowed;- injuries and scratching because the ball can be detach from the springs and it has sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plastic caterpillar "CATERPILLAR"
- Name / model
- NO:FW1169
- Batch number(s)
- 6933108004431
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic caterpillar with cardboard and plastic packaging
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of:- choking because the head, body and shoes can easily break into small parts that can be swallowed;- injuries and scratching because the ball can be detach from the springs and it has sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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