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Toy truck Goo Toys “Sand Toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1716/14
Summary
null A small plastic ring can easily detach. If small children put it in the mouth, it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plastic toy truck with tools in various colours, to play in the sand. The product is supplied in a mesh bag with a label attached.
What is the risk?
- null A small plastic ring can easily detach. If small children put it in the mouth, it can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 29/09/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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