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PIR wind-up toy — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesJun 14, 2013
Photo from the official notice: PIR wind-up toy — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: PIR wind-up toy — choking & injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break releasing small parts (metal rod and knob) which could be swallowed by small children. In addition, the metal rod has sharp edges which may be accessible to children and could cause injuries.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other

Product description

Wind-up, plastic, coloured figurine in the form of a turtle which moves on three wheels. The central part of the tortoise-shell is made of transparent material, into which is placed a ball, freely moving in a groove. The surface is covered with reflective foil and the winding knob is mounted on a me

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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