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Plastic whistle “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1026/15
Summary
null The whistle can easily fall apart, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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 whistle
- Name / model
- Unknown · Item No. 61.0290, Batch No.31070
- Batch number(s)
- 87132192097838713219266595
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic whistle with the head of an elephant on top.
What is the risk?
- null The whistle can easily fall apart, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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: 31/07/2015
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