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Toy with balloon “Baloon helikopter” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0186/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy with balloon
- Name / model
- Baloon helikopter · Item no 1537661; Batch no:12152012;
- Batch number(s)
- 8712715955248
- Category
- Toys
- The product consists of three rotor blades, rotor middle part, two balloons and a mouthpiece.The product is presented in cardboard packaging with a transparent window.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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