EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Remote controlled toy “R/C CAR” — risk: burns, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00576/24
Summary
The toy may overheat and could cause burns or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Remote controlled toy
- Name / model
- R/C CAR · PLU 596565
- Barcode
- 2200159656563 2200259656593
- Category
- Toys
- Remote-controlled toy resembling a bee.
- Recall information: https://pepco.pl/wycofane_produkty/596565-zdalnie-sterowana-koziolkujaca-pszczola/
What is the risk?
- The toy may overheat and could cause burns or fire. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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