EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wooden locomotive Thomas & Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT) “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0507/15
Summary
null The product contains small parts (from the puzzle placed on the upper part of the wagon) 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
Wooden locomotive — Thomas & Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT)
- Brand
- Thomas & Friends (THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT)
- Name / model
- Unknown · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- A wooden toy in the shape of a locomotive with a face and a wagon. In the upper part of the wagon are located 9 cubes which form a puzzle. 5 cubes in the shape of animals are also included. The toy is packed in a plastic wrapper. THE PRODUCT IS COUNTERFEIT.
What is the risk?
- null The product contains small parts (from the puzzle placed on the upper part of the wagon) 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 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: 06/03/2015
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