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Toy slime with small balls Tengda “PLASTILINĂ” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02635/23
Summary
The polystyrene balls are too small. A small child can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The product contains slime and small and colourful polyester balls. The balls are not glued to each other.
What is the risk?
- The polystyrene balls are too small. A small child can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2023
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