EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Playmat “Happy Carpet” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00116/20
Summary
The product contains cords that are too long and can create a loop. They might pass over a child's head and lead to strangulation.Furthermore, the mat can easily break generating small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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
Playmat
- Name / model
- Happy Carpet
- Category
- Toys
- Playmat and arch with dangling toys attached. The product was sold online, in particular via eBay.
What is the risk?
- The product contains cords that are too long and can create a loop. They might pass over a child's head and lead to strangulation.Furthermore, the mat can easily break generating small parts. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 13/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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