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Wooden toy car Walter “First Car” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0296/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts which can be easily detached and swallowed by children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Wooden car to hold and push along – brightly painted, with a wooden arch (grip) in place of the car roof. There are three wooden rings (orange, yellow and green) attached to the arch. Material: solid beech. Width: approx. 5.5 cm, length: approx. 11.5 cm, height: approx. 8.5 cm, weight: approx. 105 g
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking due to the presence of small parts which can be easily detached and swallowed by children. In addition, the product poses a risk of injuries because it has sharp edges.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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