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Toy drums GIAV PLAST “Tamburo” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1428/18
Summary
The drums are equipped with a strap intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck. The strap can get trapped during various activities of a child and create a loop around the child's neck, causing strangulation.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 drums — GIAV PLAST
- Brand
- GIAV PLAST
- Name / model
- Tamburo · Batch 304
- Batch number(s)
- 8033641000469
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy drum.
What is the risk?
- The drums are equipped with a strap intended to be worn fully or partially around the neck. The strap can get trapped during various activities of a child and create a loop around the child's neck, causing strangulation.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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/09/2018
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