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Rattle “Lopta” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0847/17
Summary
null The rattle can easily break, generating a small part which could be put in the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put the handle of the rattle in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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
Rattle
- Name / model
- Lopta · N:024049
- Batch number(s)
- 8584156024049
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic rattle with a bell in the middle. Packed in a white net with a paper label.
What is the risk?
- null The rattle can easily break, generating a small part which could be put in the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Moreover, the handle of the rattle is too long. A small child could put the handle of the rattle in the mouth where it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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