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Toy steering-wheel Twins Toys “Zabawka kierownica [Toy steering wheel]” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0642/17
Summary
null The cover of the battery compartment can easily be opened without any tools, giving access to the batteries. A small child could put a battery in the mouth and swallow it, causing choking or damage to the gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
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Product
Toy steering-wheel — Twins Toys
- Brand
- Twins Toys
- Name / model
- Zabawka kierownica [Toy steering wheel] · NO:138A; HWA801964
- Batch number(s)
- 5901353613921
- Category
- Toys
- Toy steering-wheel made of coloured plastic, diameter 19 cm, battery-operated (3 x AA batteries). The buttons on the toy, when pressed, emit sounds. The product is packed in a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The cover of the battery compartment can easily be opened without any tools, giving access to the batteries. A small child could put a battery in the mouth and swallow it, causing choking or damage to the gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
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: 12/04/2017
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