EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wooden pull along toy Woody “Animal Truck” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1651/14
Summary
null The two small lights of the toy truck can easily detach. If small children put them in the mouth, they may obstruct the airways. In addition, accessible sharp points could cause injuries.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 truck with holes in the shape of small animals. Wooden animals are included in the packaging and are meant to match with the shapes on the toy truck. The product is supplied in a colourful cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The two small lights of the toy truck can easily detach. If small children put them in the mouth, they may obstruct the airways. In addition, accessible sharp points could cause injuries.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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/10/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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