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Toy police set “Forces soldier” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0562/18
Summary
The plastic whistle (part of the set) fits entirely into the small part cylinder. Children might put the whistle into the mouth and choke on it.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 police set
- Name / model
- Forces soldier · Item no: 77742
- Batch number(s)
- EAN: 5902082910213
- Category
- Toys
- Toy police set which elements are made of plastic material. Packed in a transparent plastic blister with a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The plastic whistle (part of the set) fits entirely into the small part cylinder. Children might put the whistle into the mouth and choke on it.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: 16/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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