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Wind-up toy “Dance” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1253/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily detach and may be swallowed by small children. The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Wind-up toy
- Name / model
- Dance · No. 605
- Batch number(s)
- 5907308704638
- Category
- Toys
- A turtle-shaped, wind-up toy sold in a multi-coloured cardboard box. The toy turtle bears a label with the the inscription "Sports toy".
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can easily detach and may be swallowed by small children. The product poses a risk of injuries because of the presence of sharp edges.The product does not comply with 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/08/2013
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