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Toy dog “PIES B/O” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1033/18
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools and the button cell batteries become easily accessible.A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing choking or damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, small parts may be detached from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
Toy dog
- Name / model
- PIES B/O · U231/L1796
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5104732155849
- Category
- Toys
- A dog-shaped, battery-powered toy covered with textile material. The dog has plastic eyes and nose. Packaged in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools and the button cell batteries become easily accessible.A child might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing choking or damage to the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, small parts may be detached from the toy. 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 standards EN 62115 and 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: 19/06/2018
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