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Toy construction set FLY AC “Electronic Building Blocks” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00325/20
Summary
The product has loose small parts and its packaging suggest its suitability for children under 3 years of age.A parent might mistakenly provide a small child with the toy. The child could put the small pieces in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and 62115.
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Product
- Set consisting of 199 pieces some of which also battery operated, listed as "Kinds Capture circuit Electronics Discovery Kit Electronic Building Blocks Assembling Toys for Kids" (Brand Fly AC). The product was sold online, in particular via Alibaba.
What is the risk?
- The product has loose small parts and its packaging suggest its suitability for children under 3 years of age.A parent might mistakenly provide a small child with the toy. The child could put the small pieces in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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