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Toy puzzle mat CURI MURI “Eva foam mats - animals” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1838/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking as small parts can easily be detached (the pink beak of the ostrich and the eyes of the penguin, the dinosaur and the turtle as well as parts of the mats that can be torn off) and could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Puzzle foam mats with coloured animals packed in clear plastic bag with a coloured label inside.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking as small parts can easily be detached (the pink beak of the ostrich and the eyes of the penguin, the dinosaur and the turtle as well as parts of the mats that can be torn off) and could be swallowed by children. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/09/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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