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Plastic flute SUCESSO — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0762/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains a removable mouth-piece which is a small part that could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. In addition, the labelling requirements are not met. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- White plastic flute with a removable mouth-piece. Sold in a plastic bag, which is transparent on one side and blue on the other. It has a label bearing the brand and importer's name, among other information.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains a removable mouth-piece which is a small part that could be placed in the mouth and swallowed. In addition, the labelling requirements are not met. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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