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Squeezable toy HAPPY RANCH — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1467/16
Summary
null The small squeaking mechanism can easily come off from the plastic toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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
Squeezable toy — HAPPY RANCH
- Brand
- HAPPY RANCH
- Name / model
- JZD - 15
- Batch number(s)
- 9402015092277
- Category
- Toys
- Grey squeezable donkey made of flexible plastic with a squeaking mechanism inside. Sticker label on the toy.
What is the risk?
- null The small squeaking mechanism can easily come off from the plastic toy. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/10/2016
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