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Toy helicopter XING HONG TOY “Cartoon Helicopter” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0641/18
Summary
Small parts can easily detach from the toy (the plastic wheel and the plastic base). Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy helicopter — XING HONG TOY
- Brand
- XING HONG TOY
- Name / model
- Cartoon Helicopter · HG-582
- Category
- Toys
- Toy plastic helicopter with music and lights.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach from the toy (the plastic wheel and the plastic base). Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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