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Push-along toy Canago “Whale Funny” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0301/14
Summary
null The small screw fixing the shark's jaw can easily detach. If swallowed by small children, it can get stuck and obstruct the airways.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
- Push-along toy consisting of a plastic shark connected to a pole. The product is supplied in a plastic bag with a label on top.
What is the risk?
- null The small screw fixing the shark's jaw can easily detach. If swallowed by small children, it can get stuck and obstruct the airways.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: 30/01/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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