EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wooden toy Ale-hop — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1250/16
Summary
null Small parts can be easily detached from the toy (the clown's shoes) and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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 toy representing a clown, with one string for hanging it up and another to pull, making the clown move its extremities (jumping jack). Description of the packaging: The toy is attached to a cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- null Small parts can be easily detached from the toy (the clown's shoes) and be put in the mouth by small children, causing them to 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 12/09/2016
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