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Pram chain Selecta “Crocolini Wagenkette ('Crocolini pram chain')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1121/16
Summary
null Small parts detach easily from the chain (the crocodile's eyes and nostrils). A small child might put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Chain consisting of several green and red wooden pieces forming a crocodile, intended to be strung across a pram. The product is sold in cardboard packaging.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts detach easily from the chain (the crocodile's eyes and nostrils). A small child might put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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