EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Pushchair chain Sindibaba “Stroller chain” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0527/19
Summary
A small part (screw from the wooden clip) can be detached from the toy. As a consequence, a child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Chain to hang across a pushchair, with two pink crocheted owls, one yellow crocheted moon and crocheted baubles. Round wooden decorations are attached to the fastening clips.
What is the risk?
- A small part (screw from the wooden clip) can be detached from the toy. As a consequence, a child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): ban on the marketing of the products which are in the warehouse
- Date of entry into force: 08/03/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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