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Toy xylophone – frog La malle aux jouets “Xylophone frog (Xylophone grenouille)” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1620/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because of loose, small parts (metallic screws) which can be ingested or inhaled by small children. These small parts are non-functional spikes and can therefore injure users. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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Product
Toy xylophone – frog — La malle aux jouets
- Brand
- La malle aux jouets
- Name / model
- Xylophone frog (Xylophone grenouille) · 16299
- Batch number(s)
- AC04429
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden xylophone on roulette wheels, frog design painted in different colours, with a cord to pull it along. Dimensions of the xylophone: approx. L.19 cm, l.19 cm and h. 9cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because of loose, small parts (metallic screws) which can be ingested or inhaled by small children. These small parts are non-functional spikes and can therefore injure users. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
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