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Toy car Heng Tai “Kid mini gliding car” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0723/13
Summary
null The product poses the risk of injuries because the gap between the wheel arches and the wheels is such that it could lead to the entrapment of fingers. In addition, the battery case on the steering wheel becomes warm.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN-71-1.
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Product
- Toy cars with a steering wheel and steerable front axle, for children from 3 years old.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses the risk of injuries because the gap between the wheel arches and the wheels is such that it could lead to the entrapment of fingers. In addition, the battery case on the steering wheel becomes warm.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards 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: 07/12/2012
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