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Washable finger paints Lefranc & Bourgeois “Washable Finger Paint Set” — risk: burns, choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1054/13
Summary
null The product contains a small part which easily detaches and could be swallowed by a child. There is a non-permeable plastic bag which poses a risk of suffocation. The apron poses a risk of burns because the flames spread too fast if the apron catches fire.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
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Product
Washable finger paints — Lefranc & Bourgeois
- Brand
- Lefranc & Bourgeois
- Name / model
- Washable Finger Paint Set · Product reference: 807449
- Batch number(s)
- Bar code: 3 013648 074491 consignments: 04235002345 and 05 10808 3067
- Category
- Toys
- Set of washable finger paints in a cardboard box. Each box contains 5 tubes of finger paint, an apron to protect clothes (size 2-4 years), a small roller and a canvas-mounted card for painting.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains a small part which easily detaches and could be swallowed by a child. There is a non-permeable plastic bag which poses a risk of suffocation. The apron poses a risk of burns because the flames spread too fast if the apron catches fire.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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