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Wind-up toy MERX “Cartoon Car” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0500/15
Summary
null The product contains small parts (the wheels) that can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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
- Wind-up police car made of white and blue plastic. The product is packaged in cardboard box with a window, marked with the CE mark and has the inscription “Made in China”, recommended age group 12+ months. Packaging size: 10,5cm x 8,5cm.Approximate size of the toy: 6,5 cm x 8 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains small parts (the wheels) that can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2015
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 26/03/2015
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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