EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy “Zwierzatko” — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0032/19
Summary
Small parts can be detached from the toy. A small child may put a small part in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the sound level produced by the toy is too high which could lead to damage to hearing.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
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Zwierzatko · LT313
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5902496133734
- Category
- Toys
- Squeezable toy made of rubber in the shape of an elephant. On the bottom of the toy there is an element that produces a sound when the toy is squeezed. Label attached to the toy.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can be detached from the toy. A small child may put a small part in the mouth and choke. Furthermore, the sound level produced by the toy is too high which could lead to damage to hearing.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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/11/2018
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