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Pull- along toy helicopter “Toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0977/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts (cup-shaped part attached to the cord, wheels, stickers, plastic film) can be easily detached and could be swallowed by 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 helicopter
- Name / model
- Toys · No:888
- Batch number(s)
- 2013066501037
- Category
- Toys
- A yellow and red toy helicopter on three wheels in the form of a fish made from hard plastic. By pulling the automatically shrinkable cord, the helicopter moves and the propeller spins. Wheel axles, propeller and fasteners (screws) are made of metal. There are colourful stickers in a plastic wrap. T
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts (cup-shaped part attached to the cord, wheels, stickers, plastic film) can be easily detached and could be swallowed by 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 16/05/2014
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