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Pull-along toy Aguila de Oro Toys “Unknown” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0902/13
Summary
null The cord of the toy, which is made of individual threads, easily unravels and as a result becomes longer, exceeding the permitted length and easing the formation of knots, which could pose a risk of strangulation to small children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Pull-along toy — Aguila de Oro Toys
- Brand
- Aguila de Oro Toys
- Name / model
- Unknown · HXB007 / 0
- Batch number(s)
- 6296681902984
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden pull-along figurine in the shape of a snail with a cord with free end. The product is packed in a plastic bag with an adhesive label bearing information on importer’s details, CE marking, barcode, country of origin and age restriction symbol.
What is the risk?
- null The cord of the toy, which is made of individual threads, easily unravels and as a result becomes longer, exceeding the permitted length and easing the formation of knots, which could pose a risk of strangulation to small children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 01/04/2013
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