EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wind-up toy Toinsa “‘SPRITE’ turtle and ‘GOOD LUCKY’ elephant” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1060/18
Summary
Both the winder of the turtle and the elephant’s trunk come off easily, generating small parts. If a child puts the small part in the mouth, it could block the airways. 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
- Small yellow wind-up toys in the shape of a turtle and an elephant.
What is the risk?
- Both the winder of the turtle and the elephant’s trunk come off easily, generating small parts. If a child puts the small part in the mouth, it could block the airways. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 26/02/2018
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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