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Rattle Marek “Marakasy Grzechotka” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1907/14
Summary
null The handle of the rattle is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may 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 made from plastic in the form of maracas in yellow colour with black handle. Packaging - transparent plastic bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null The handle of the rattle is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2014
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