EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Push-along toy Toinsa “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0851/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break, releasing small parts that can be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A push-along toy of a motorcyclist on a motorcycle with all-terrain wheels and a plastic handle to push it. The product is sold in a plastic transparent bag and a coloured label with the word "Toys".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break, releasing small parts that can be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with 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: 17/06/2013
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