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Toy digger Zeeman “Graafauto” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1168/14
Summary
null The small piston rod of the digging bucket arm can easily detach. If swallowed, small children may choke on it.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
- Toy digger and accessories, supplied in a plastic net.
What is the risk?
- null The small piston rod of the digging bucket arm can easily detach. If swallowed, small children may choke on it.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/04/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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