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Rattle teething ring — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. INFO/00018/20
Summary
The ring in the product protrudes in excess. A child could put the protruding part in the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Rattle teething ring
- Teething ring with small wooden balls which can be used also as a rattle. The product was sold online (in particular via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The ring in the product protrudes in excess. A child could put the protruding part in the mouth, which could block the airways and cause choking.The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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