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Tricycle Arti “Elephant” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0138/17
Summary
null There are gaps between the front wheel and the body of the tricycle where a child's toe could get trapped, leading to injuries.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
- Tricycle for small children. Packaged in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null There are gaps between the front wheel and the body of the tricycle where a child's toe could get trapped, leading to injuries.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2017
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