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Toy flute “Flet [Flute]” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0956/17
Summary
null The mouthpiece of the flute detaches easily, generating a small part which could be swallowed or inhaled by a child.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 flute
- Name / model
- Flet [Flute] · Product number: AL00302Product code: 126
- Batch number(s)
- 5901531712590
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy flute (length approx. 30 cm) packaged in a plastic foil.
What is the risk?
- null The mouthpiece of the flute detaches easily, generating a small part which could be swallowed or inhaled by a child.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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2017
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