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Toy robot Transformers “Transformation Robot Kit” — risk: suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00074/22
Summary
The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy robot — Transformers
- Brand
- Transformers
- Name / model
- Transformation Robot Kit
- Category
- Toys
- Transformation Robot Kit. The product is sold online, in particular via AliExpress.
What is the risk?
- The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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