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Puffer balls QUE GUAY — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0686/18
Summary
The soft spikes (the crest) and the arms can be detached, generating small parts. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. 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
- Orange puffer ball with crests and an elastic cord. One model has arms.
What is the risk?
- The soft spikes (the crest) and the arms can be detached, generating small parts. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/01/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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