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Squeeze toy “Piskaci kravicka- Squeaky cow” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0734/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the squeaking mechanism on the back part of the toy can be easily detached and may be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Squeeze toy
- Name / model
- Piskaci kravicka- Squeaky cow · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- EAN 8595055404672
- Category
- Toys
- Squeeze toy in the shape of a cow made of soft plastic. On the back part it contains a yellow hole with an inserted squeaking mechanism.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the squeaking mechanism on the back part of the toy can be easily detached and may be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with 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: 03/04/2013
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