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Plastic toy train Dromader “Interesting Electric Train” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1083/16
Summary
null The blocks with the shape of the letters "J" and "B" are small parts. Also, rattling elements of the locomotive as well as parts of the front lights may easily detach and generate small parts. Finally the battery compartment can easily open and the batteries, which are small parts, can become accessible. A child can put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Toy set made of a battery operated plastic locomotive emitting sounds, four plastic blocks in a shape of letters and numbers, and six cardboard cards with colourful pictures.
What is the risk?
- null The blocks with the shape of the letters "J" and "B" are small parts. Also, rattling elements of the locomotive as well as parts of the front lights may easily detach and generate small parts. Finally the battery compartment can easily open and the batteries, which are small parts, can become accessible. A child can put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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