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Toy guitar Xin Anda / Happy Star “Gitara na baterie ('Battery guitar')” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0473/17
Summary
null The straps do not have a quick release mechanism which could lead to strangulation when worn around the neck. 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 guitar — Xin Anda / Happy Star
- Brand
- Xin Anda / Happy Star
- Name / model
- Gitara na baterie ('Battery guitar') · 1.) Art. No. MPA01296, 2.) Art. No. MP32591T, HK-953
- Batch number(s)
- 1.) 59003680129652.) 5900368325911
- Category
- Toys
- Toy guitars made of coloured plastic material, powered by batteries. Depending on model there are several buttons emitting sound when pressed. To each guitar there is a strap attached (length approx. 660 mm). The products are supplied in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The straps do not have a quick release mechanism which could lead to strangulation when worn around the neck. 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: 09/02/2017
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