EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Push-along toy “TOYS” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1654/18
Summary
The plastic toy breaks easily, releasing small parts. 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
- TOYS · CB 535329
- Batch number(s)
- 5291410103619
- Category
- Toys
- Push-along toy in the shape of a butterfly. Packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The plastic toy breaks easily, releasing small parts. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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