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Vuvuzelas "Mini Vuvuzelas" CRIK CROK — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0610/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it is possible to inhale the artificial whistle.One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Product
- Hard plastic trumpet with a whistle. The gadget is sold inside a packet of Crik Crok crisps and wrapped in clear plastic, inside which there is a label with the CRIK CROK logo and the following information: "Mini Vuvuzelas. Read and retain. Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Sm
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it is possible to inhale the artificial whistle.One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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