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Plastic swan with eggs “Lay egg - swan toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0590/16
Summary
null The toy contains small parts (the eggs) that can be swallowed by small children and cause choking. 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
Plastic swan with eggs
- Name / model
- Lay egg - swan toys · NO.1401A
- Category
- Toys
- Colourful plastic swan operated by three „AA“ batteries. After pressing the red button the swan moves and emits lights and sounds. The package also includes three plastic eggs. The product is supplied in a white/blue cardboard box with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The toy contains small parts (the eggs) that can be swallowed by small children and cause choking. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 08/12/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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