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Toy fan SSYS “ANIMAL Mini Fan” — risk: chemical, choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0343/15
Summary
null The product has a cord which is too long and it could lead to strangulation. The battery compartment is easily accessible and the AAA batteries could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the corresponding European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62 115.
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Product
- Plastic animal figurines (124 mm high) with a fan and LED. The soft foam plastic fan is driven by an electric integrated motor which, in conjunction with an LED, is powered by two AAA batteries of 1.2 V, which are not part of the product. The product is provided with a cord loop with an unattached p
What is the risk?
- null The product has a cord which is too long and it could lead to strangulation. The battery compartment is easily accessible and the AAA batteries could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking.The product does not meet the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the corresponding European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62 115.
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: 10/12/2014
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