EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Set of plastic rattles Weixingda “Baby rattle” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0036/19
Summary
The toy can break easily generating small parts. A child may break the toy, swallow small parts which may cause 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
- The set consists of 5 plastic rattles in the shape of a crab, a mobile phone, a bottle, a moon and a handle. Packaged in plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The toy can break easily generating small parts. A child may break the toy, swallow small parts which may cause 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2018
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