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Toy cars Playbook “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1396/15
Summary
null The sirens and the wheels of the toy cars detach easily, releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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
- Set of 4 emergency vehicle toy cars (police, marshal, ambulance and fire engine) supplied in a transparent cellophane bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null The sirens and the wheels of the toy cars detach easily, releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 27/10/2015
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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