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Toy aeroplane “Flash/Electric plane fighter "Defender Aeronef"” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01090/22
Summary
Small parts (the wheels and stickers with plastic film) can easily detach from the toy. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy aeroplane
- Name / model
- Flash/Electric plane fighter "Defender Aeronef" · 698025942737
- Barcode
- 6272A
- Category
- Toys
- Blue, four-wheel, electric toy aeroplane made of rigid plastic, with three AA 1.5V type batteries. When the button is turned on, music is played, lights of different colours flash, and the plane moves. Colourful stickers with inscriptions, pictures and plastic film are placed on the toy.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the wheels and stickers with plastic film) can easily detach from the toy. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2022
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