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Set of toy tools Stylish “unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0241/15
Summary
null Parts of the saw and the screwdriver become easily detached, producing small parts that may be swallowed by small children, causing choking. Furthermore, the nuts and screws are small parts that are supplied loose in the blister packaging. 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
- Set of toy tools in various colours. All have painted eyes and some are topped with a work helmet. There are also nuts and screws. The packaging is a plastic and cardboard blister pack with images of tools. The cardboard bears a number of labelling elements: pictograms of unsuitability for children
What is the risk?
- null Parts of the saw and the screwdriver become easily detached, producing small parts that may be swallowed by small children, causing choking. Furthermore, the nuts and screws are small parts that are supplied loose in the blister packaging. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 07/11/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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