EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Rattle meibeile “Baby rattle set” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0176/18
Summary
The toy may easily break, generating small parts (rotating ball). A small child may put the small part into 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
- Red and green coloured rattle in the form of a flower with a rotating yellow ball with a painted face. Made of hard transparent and non-transparent plastic.The toy is packed in plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- The toy may easily break, generating small parts (rotating ball). A small child may put the small part into 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/12/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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