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Plastic doll with accessories Amatoys — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0895/18
Summary
The sides of the cot and the zip slider of the bag come off easily, generating loose small parts. A child can put these small parts in the mouth, which may block the airways and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic baby doll with sound, dressed in pyjamas, and a plastic cot with bars on the sides. Packed in a transparent plastic bag with zips and handles for carrying it.
What is the risk?
- The sides of the cot and the zip slider of the bag come off easily, generating loose small parts. A child can put these small parts in the mouth, which may block the airways and cause choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/04/2018
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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