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Plastic toy “Quietsche-Bären” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00077/22
Summary
A small part (the squeaking mechanism) can easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. 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
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Quietsche-Bären
- Barcode
- 6516240476252
- Category
- Toys
- White and pink plastic bears with a squeak mechanism. Approximate size of 10 cm.
What is the risk?
- A small part (the squeaking mechanism) can easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/06/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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