EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft ball with spikes — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1492/18
Summary
A small part (whistle) may easily detach from the toy. Small children might put it 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
Soft ball with spikes
- Batch number(s)
- 7392870100335
- Category
- Toys
- Light blue ball with spikes, made of soft plastic material with a light and whistle (squeaking element) inside.
What is the risk?
- A small part (whistle) may easily detach from the toy. Small children might put it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/06/2018
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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