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Rattles Van Cranenbroek “Maracas set 19 cm” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0329/17
Summary
null The handles of the rattles/maracas are too long and thin. If a small child puts the handle of the rattle in the mouth, it could obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking.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
Rattles — Van Cranenbroek
- Brand
- Van Cranenbroek
- Name / model
- Maracas set 19 cm · Article: 18200-342-00035
- Batch number(s)
- 2010000811702
- Category
- Toys
- Set of two rattles in the shape of maracas, packed in a blister package.
What is the risk?
- null The handles of the rattles/maracas are too long and thin. If a small child puts the handle of the rattle in the mouth, it could obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking.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: 18/03/2016
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