EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Truncheon "Multi-coloured truncheon" — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 1261/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because, during normal handling, the plastic whistle contained in the toy may detach and its dimensions (diameter 1.3 cm, length 1.9 cm) are such that it can be easily swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Truncheon "Multi-coloured truncheon"
- Name / model
- Barcode 871202600391
- Category
- Toys
- The toy is a truncheon made from a semi-soft plastic material. A plastic whistle is located in the base which makes a noise when the truncheon is pressed or squashed. A label on the truncheon bears the barcode, the price and the words: “CE-MADE IN ITALY”.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because, during normal handling, the plastic whistle contained in the toy may detach and its dimensions (diameter 1.3 cm, length 1.9 cm) are such that it can be easily swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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