EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Push-along toy Tasso “Rekin” — risk: damage to hearing, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1404/19
Summary
The sound level produced by the toy is too high.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. The sound level could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss. 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.
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Product
- Plastic shark-shaped push-along toy, packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The sound level produced by the toy is too high.The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. The sound level could lead to permanent or partial hearing loss. 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/09/2019
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