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Rattle set Le Bei “Sweet Give - Baby Series” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0411/14
Summary
null When playing with the rattle the child may hit it against hard surfaces: as a result of the impact small parts may be released. If such small parts are put in the mouth and swallowed, small children may choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Rattles indifferent shapes: 1. a smiling doll in shades of green with rounded arms and legs, 2. apple with maraca, 3. bee with doll and 4. star with guitar. The products are supplied in pink and white cardboards, with a transparent plastic front.
What is the risk?
- null When playing with the rattle the child may hit it against hard surfaces: as a result of the impact small parts may be released. If such small parts are put in the mouth and swallowed, small children may choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2014
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