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Toy puzzle clock Arte Regal “Puzzle Reloj EVA” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0262/16
Summary
null The hands of the clock become detached easily, releasing small parts (the hands). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
Toy puzzle clock — Arte Regal
- Brand
- Arte Regal
- Name / model
- Puzzle Reloj EVA · Reference: 15530
- Batch number(s)
- 8430852155306; Lot 08/2013 - year 2013
- Category
- Toys
- Foam clock puzzle made for children of +18 months
What is the risk?
- null The hands of the clock become detached easily, releasing small parts (the hands). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate.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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2016
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/01/2016
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