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Umbrella with whistle “Dětský deštník 49 cm” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1194/18
Summary
A small part (whistle) can be easily separated from the toy and the caps on the ends of the spokes may come off. A child may inhale the whistle and choke. When opening the umbrella, the child can be injured by the sharp ends of the umbrella spokes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Umbrella with whistle
- Name / model
- Dětský deštník 49 cm · F2972 4d8 x 120
- Batch number(s)
- 8592972015127
- Category
- Toys
- Children's umbrella with automatic opening. Upon opening the umbrella, cat's ears at the top part stand up. The cat's eyes and the nose are printed on the green cover. A small whistle is attached with a cord to the handle.
What is the risk?
- A small part (whistle) can be easily separated from the toy and the caps on the ends of the spokes may come off. A child may inhale the whistle and choke. When opening the umbrella, the child can be injured by the sharp ends of the umbrella spokes.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2018
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