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Whistles Vending Sabadell “Playme” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0530/16
Summary
null Small parts and the mouthpiece detach easily from the whistle. A child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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
Whistles — Vending Sabadell
- Brand
- Vending Sabadell
- Name / model
- Playme · LT24502N / LT42656N
- Category
- Toys
- Toy whistles in different shapes: 1) a plastic hammer with a whistle at one end 2) a plastic ball with a whistle. Packaging: a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts and the mouthpiece detach easily from the whistle. A child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 07/04/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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