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Toy guitar “Zabawka na baterie” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0979/18
Summary
The strap of the toy guitar does not have a quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to 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 guitar
- Name / model
- Zabawka na baterie · DAF103458 (on label)NO:3939-48 (on the product)
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 6991201034588
- Category
- Toys
- Toy guitar made of coloured plastic, with a strap attached and powered by batteries. Packaged in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The strap of the toy guitar does not have a quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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