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Push-along toy “Kot z benkiem” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00435/20
Summary
Small plastic parts (the drum sticks) may easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. 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
- Name / model
- Kot z benkiem
- Barcode
- 5901448340374
- Category
- Toys
- The toy is a plastic push-along toy in the shape of a cat (playing drum) which moves while the toy is pushed. The toy is equipped with a plastic pole and moves on two wheels.
What is the risk?
- Small plastic parts (the drum sticks) may easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/03/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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