EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Set of whistles Tiger “4 FLØJTER - 4 WHISTLES” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0623/16
Summary
null The sound unit of the toy may become loose if pulled or picked at, creating a small part. Small children could put this small part in the mouth and choke. 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
- Whistles in different colours designed as lips with a sound mechanism in the middle. Sold in a plastic bag with cardboard blister.
What is the risk?
- null The sound unit of the toy may become loose if pulled or picked at, creating a small part. Small children could put this small part in the mouth and choke. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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