EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy submarine ZHORYA “Unknown” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0630/15
Summary
null The product can easily break releasing small parts (e.g. the front wheel, a piece of plastic in the cockpit). A child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the spiral spring of the wheel mechanism may detach leaving sharp points accessible, which may cause injuries.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
- Multi-coloured plastic toy submarine with two wheels connected by a metal axle with a propeller that spins and rolls on the wheels. The toy is supplied in blister packaging with cardboard sheet inside.
What is the risk?
- null The product can easily break releasing small parts (e.g. the front wheel, a piece of plastic in the cockpit). A child could put these small parts in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the spiral spring of the wheel mechanism may detach leaving sharp points accessible, which may cause injuries.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: 30/04/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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