EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Pull-along toy GF Toys — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0536/16
Summary
null The ring easily becomes detached from the cord, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it.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
- Toy tractor made of plastic with eyes and brightly coloured wheels. Can be pulled along by means of a cord with a ring. The packaging is a clear plastic bag closed at the top with a strip of cardboard.
What is the risk?
- null The ring easily becomes detached from the cord, generating a small part. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/04/2016
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