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Wooden puzzle Biltema “Fiskepussel ('fishing puzzle')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0280/16
Summary
null The plastic detail on the string of the fishing rod can easily detach. Small children can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
- Flat wooden puzzle (9 pieces) with magnetic fishing rod. Each piece can be lifted using the fishing rod which has a magnet at the end of a string. The puzzles show an underwater scene. Size: 30 cm x 22 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic detail on the string of the fishing rod can easily detach. Small children can put it in the mouth and choke on it. In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2015
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