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Toy telephone — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01686/21
Summary
The wheels of the product are too small and easily detached. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the non-permeable plastic bag of the product is too thin. If a child plays with the bag, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not meet the requirements of the Product Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy telephone
- Category
- Toys
- Toy telephone on wheels which plays music. Main colours: green and yellow. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The wheels of the product are too small and easily detached. A small child can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the non-permeable plastic bag of the product is too thin. If a child plays with the bag, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not meet the requirements of the Product Safety Directive and European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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