EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic rattle toy SunLike “Baby Toys” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2013/18
Summary
The ear of the red bear protrudes. If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding ball could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Baby rattles in the shape of animals. Packaging: cardboard box with window.
What is the risk?
- The ear of the red bear protrudes. If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding ball could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area.The product does not comply with the requirements of 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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