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Toy musical instruments Wibra “Muziekinstrumenten / Instrument de musique” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0233/14
Summary
null The end of the trumpet can easily break, releasing small pieces that can be put in the mouth by children posing a risk of choking. 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
- A trumpet, guitar, flute and harmonica in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The end of the trumpet can easily break, releasing small pieces that can be put in the mouth by children posing a risk of choking. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2013
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