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Plastic rings toy Zeeman “Anneaux chainon” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02419/23
Summary
The accessible sharp point on the edge of one of the green rings may cause injuries to the user, such as lacerations and cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Multi-coloured plastic rings that can be connected to each other. Certain rings are shaped differently.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The accessible sharp point on the edge of one of the green rings may cause injuries to the user, such as lacerations and cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2023
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