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Toy ironing set Qimei Toys “Mini Iron” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01586/21
Summary
The ironing board is not sufficiently stable and can tip over when using the product. This could lead to injuries. Furthermore, the child's fingers could be entrapped between moving parts, causing injuries. 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 ironing set — Qimei Toys
- Brand
- Qimei Toys
- Name / model
- Mini Iron · 8022
- Barcode
- 5998665729112
- Category
- Toys
- The ironing set includes an ironing board, a toy iron, a clothes hanger, a piece of fabric and a box labeled "Washing Powder".
What is the risk?
- The ironing board is not sufficiently stable and can tip over when using the product. This could lead to injuries. Furthermore, the child's fingers could be entrapped between moving parts, causing injuries. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2020
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2020
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