EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toys Nowa “Unknown” — risk: choking, damage to hearing
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2160/14
Summary
null The small whistles emitting the sound can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the sound level is too high and this may cause 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
- A set of four frogs (one big and three small) made of plastic, which emit sounds when squeezed. The toy is supplied in a plastic net.
What is the risk?
- null The small whistles emitting the sound can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the sound level is too high and this may cause 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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