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Puzzle mat t'mimi “Tapis princesse 16 dalles ('Princess mat with 16 pieces')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0634/17
Summary
null Small parts can easily be detached from the puzzle mat (small triangle on the castle piece) and put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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
- Puzzle mat consisting of 16 foam pieces, supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts can easily be detached from the puzzle mat (small triangle on the castle piece) and put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/03/2017
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/03/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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