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Wooden puzzle “Puzzle Wooden Tabs” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0862/15
Summary
null The plastic film glued to the wooden pieces can detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. In addition, the toy has sharp edges which may cause cuts. 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 puzzle
- Name / model
- Puzzle Wooden Tabs · Item No. HF-PT-0128
- Batch number(s)
- 0229452000035
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden puzzle with 6 elements (5 figures of domestic animals and 1 bird), with small pegs for grasping, supplied in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The plastic film glued to the wooden pieces can detach. A child could put it in the mouth and choke. In addition, the toy has sharp edges which may cause cuts. 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: 26/05/2015
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