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Soap bubble toy R&T “Bubble saxophone” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0179/17
Summary
null The whistle on the saxophone comes off easily, This small part can be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard, EN 71-1.
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Product
- Toy saxophone for making bubbles; sold in a blister pack.
What is the risk?
- null The whistle on the saxophone comes off easily, This small part can be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to choke.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or 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: 22/12/2016
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