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Wooden musical box Charl's Toys “Music box” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0721/17
Summary
null The boy figurine breaks easily, releasing small parts. The tree and windmill attached to the toy can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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 musical box — Charl's Toys
- Brand
- Charl's Toys
- Name / model
- Music box · Article no : QC 155
- Batch number(s)
- 8714218731558
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden musical box with two dancing, magnetic figurines, packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The boy figurine breaks easily, releasing small parts. The tree and windmill attached to the toy can be easily detached. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2017
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