EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Ride-on toy A.B. — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1056/17
Summary
null The horse is not sufficiently stable and tilts easily so a child could fall off. In addition, the toy has a sharp part (washer), which could cause cuts. 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
- Plush-covered, ride-on toy in the shape of a horse with a red neckerchief, mounted on four wooden wheels. The toy is packed in a white cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The horse is not sufficiently stable and tilts easily so a child could fall off. In addition, the toy has a sharp part (washer), which could cause cuts. 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/07/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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