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Soap bubble toy XT “TOYS” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0641/19
Summary
The mouthpiece of the trumpet can easily come off, generating a small part. It may be put in the mouth by a small child, blocking the airways.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
- Soap bubble set (bubbles, plastic container and a plastic trumpet), supplied in a plastic bag
What is the risk?
- The mouthpiece of the trumpet can easily come off, generating a small part. It may be put in the mouth by a small child, blocking the airways.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: 28/03/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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