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Wind-up toy PIR “Unknown” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0678/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break releasing small parts (metal rod and knob) which could be swallowed by small children. In addition, the metal rod has sharp edges which may be accessible to children and could cause injuries.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, plastic, coloured figurine in the form of a turtle which moves on three wheels. The central part of the tortoise-shell is made of transparent material, into which is placed a ball, freely moving in a groove. The surface is covered with reflective foil and the winding knob is mounted on a me
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break releasing small parts (metal rod and knob) which could be swallowed by small children. In addition, the metal rod has sharp edges which may be accessible to children and could cause injuries.The product does not comply with 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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