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Toy animal with whistles Franga Toys “Chenish Animal” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0242/15
Summary
null The small whistles can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The shape and size of the crocodile is such that it could get stuck in the mouth of a child and obstruct 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
Toy animal with whistles — Franga Toys
- Brand
- Franga Toys
- Name / model
- Chenish Animal · Force Link 1266, IEM 23948 (crocodile, turtle, octopus and starfish)
- Batch number(s)
- 8499660023948
- Category
- Toys
- Pack of four rubber animals (crocodile, turtle, octopus and starfish) in different colours. The animals contain a whistle. The product is packed in a plastic bag sealed with a cardboard flap. The label shows images of different animals.
What is the risk?
- null The small whistles can easily detach. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The shape and size of the crocodile is such that it could get stuck in the mouth of a child and obstruct 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/12/2014
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