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Toy train PLAYPLAY NEWSUN “Classic train” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0824/19
Summary
The train could easily break releasing small parts and creating sharp edges. The front part of the toy is very pointed. A child may put one of the small parts in the mouth and choke on it. The front part of the toy and the created sharp edges could cause injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standards EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy train — PLAYPLAY NEWSUN
- Brand
- PLAYPLAY NEWSUN
- Name / model
- Classic train · Item N0.: 2324BD
- Batch number(s)
- 446109000037Batch# 20180120
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic classic train consisting of a locomotive and one wagon both in combined colours. It is battery operated and emits sound, light and smoke. Sold in a cardboard box with transparent window.
What is the risk?
- The train could easily break releasing small parts and creating sharp edges. The front part of the toy is very pointed. A child may put one of the small parts in the mouth and choke on it. The front part of the toy and the created sharp edges could cause injuries to the child. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standards EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/04/2019
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