EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Pram toy Silly U “Forest Pram Toy, Martian Pram Toy, Owl Pram Toy” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0004/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of strangulation as the carer is not warned to remove the pram chain once the child is able to get up on its hands and knees.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
- Toys intended to be strung across a cradle, cot, or perambulator. Horizontal pram-chain from Silly U.Forest Pram Toy: The pram chain is about 30cm long. There is a stuffed fox and squirrel attached to it.Martian Pram Toy: The chain has two stuffed monsters attached to it. It is made of elastic a
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of strangulation as the carer is not warned to remove the pram chain once the child is able to get up on its hands and knees.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 07/11/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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