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Wooden toy Eichhorn “Spoorbaancirkel 15 dlg” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01801/20
Summary
Small parts can easily detach (the steam boiler with chimney and the cabin). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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 trains with rails and accessories 15 parts.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach (the steam boiler with chimney and the cabin). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2020
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