EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Pull-along toy MalPlay “Pull-line Caterpillar” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01155/21
Summary
Small parts can easily detach (caterpillar's feelers). As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the cord of the toy is too long. It may get wrapped around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements ot the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic, educational pull-along toy. Battery powered.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach (caterpillar's feelers). As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the cord of the toy is too long. It may get wrapped around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements ot the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2021
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