EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Pull-along toy Smiki “Pull A-Long Tiger” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00027/23
Summary
The extension helical metal spring on the neck of the toy is easily accessible. A child can put a finger(s) in a gap of the spring and become injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A wooden pull-along toy in the shape of a tiger. The tiger's head is mounted on a rod with a visible and accessible metal spring.
What is the risk?
- The extension helical metal spring on the neck of the toy is easily accessible. A child can put a finger(s) in a gap of the spring and become injured. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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