EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy flower and xylophone Inteibi — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1251/16
Summary
null Small parts (the yellow cap on the handle of the flower and the screws from the xylophone) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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
- Two colourful plastic toys : a flower and a xylophone. Description of the packaging: Transparent plastic with a sticker.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts (the yellow cap on the handle of the flower and the screws from the xylophone) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2016
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