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Toy box Koopman International “Unknown” — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1209/13
Summary
null The product poses a health risk as a child could hide inside and have difficulties opening it because the lid is too tightly closed. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy box — Koopman International
- Brand
- Koopman International
- Name / model
- Unknown · 1. Toy Box Pirate: Article No: U54/660079 929524 JP123557, 2. Toy Box Blue: Article No: U54/813704 935071 JP130485, 3. Toy Box Princess: Article No: U54/660070 935074 JP130479
- Batch number(s)
- 1. 87181582702902. 87112953631773. 8711295031328
- Category
- Toys
- A plastic box for toys. The sides are sealing mechanisms for fixing the lid. Internal volume 57 litres, as declared by the manufacturer. In the base there are 2 air vents. Against the cover from the outside, air vents are protected by the overhanging outer edge of the base. The product is sold with
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a health risk as a child could hide inside and have difficulties opening it because the lid is too tightly closed. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with 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: 09/07/2013
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