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Plastic toy animal Run Sheng “LOVELY WORM” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0881/16
Summary
null Small parts (the antennas of the worm) may easily detach from the toy. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A blue plastic worm with a flywheel. The toy is supplied in a cardboard box with 11 items.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts (the antennas of the worm) may easily detach from the toy. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 29/03/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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