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Truncheon "Multi-coloured truncheon" — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingNov 18, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Truncheon "Multi-coloured truncheon" — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because, during normal handling, the plastic whistle contained in the toy may detach and its dimensions (diameter 1.3 cm, length 1.9 cm) are such that it can be easily swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Product description

The toy is a truncheon made from a semi-soft plastic material. A plastic whistle is located in the base which makes a noise when the truncheon is pressed or squashed. A label on the truncheon bears the barcode, the price and the words: “CE-MADE IN ITALY”.

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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