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H&M — Toys — recall A12/1608/14

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Spain · 2014-10-17 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1608/14
Date of alert
2014-10-17
Country / jurisdiction
Spain
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Choking
Brand
H&M
Product category
Toys
Product type
Soft rubber ball
Reported risk: La pelota puede romperse en pequeñas partes si se muerde. Si los niños se ponen estas piezas en la boca, pueden obstruir las vías respiratorias. Se han notificado tres incidentes. El producto no cumple los requisitos de la Directiva de Seguridad de los Juguetes y la norma europea pertinente EN 71-1.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Category of measure
Recall of the product from end users
Date of entry into force
12/09/2014
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Risk Description (original English): The ball may break in small parts if bitten. If children put these pieces in the mouth, they may obstruct the airways.Three incidents reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/132584

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