EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy boat Sand — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1225/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it includes small parts (a flag and a washer) that fit completely into the small parts cylinder and which can be easily swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Toy boat with a rake, spade, etc. The toys are packed in a plastic net bag and carry a label marked with the importer’s details, the CE mark, the barcode and the statement “Made in China”.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it includes small parts (a flag and a washer) that fit completely into the small parts cylinder and which can be easily swallowed. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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