EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy car Happy Star “Samochod” — risk: choking, cuts, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1400/19
Summary
Small parts (wheel, cord holder) may be easily detached from the toy. Sharp element (metal axle) is easily accessible. The cross-section of cord attached to the toy is inadequate and the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. As a consequence, a child may put the small part in the mouth and choke on it and the sharp elements may cause cuts. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and…
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Product
Toy car — Happy Star
- Brand
- Happy Star
- Name / model
- Samochod · N0. MPB25529
- Batch number(s)
- 5900368255294
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy car, packaging: foil bag.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (wheel, cord holder) may be easily detached from the toy. Sharp element (metal axle) is easily accessible. The cross-section of cord attached to the toy is inadequate and the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. As a consequence, a child may put the small part in the mouth and choke on it and the sharp elements may cause cuts. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.he 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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