EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Push-along toy Reg-Met Import — risk: choking, cuts, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1725/18
Summary
Small parts can detach from the toy and it has sharp edges. The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. A child may swallow the small parts which may cause choking. The sharp edges of the toy may cause cuts. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant…
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Product
Push-along toy — Reg-Met Import
- Brand
- Reg-Met Import
- Name / model
- REG/011293No. 8807-10
- Batch number(s)
- 5907542621500
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic push-along toy car, packaged in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can detach from the toy and it has sharp edges. The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. A child may swallow the small parts which may cause choking. The sharp edges of the toy may cause cuts. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/10/2018
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