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Boland — Toys — recall A12/1165/14

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · Cyprus · 2014-08-01 · Serious risk

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Agency
EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Recall identifier
A12/1165/14
Date of alert
2014-08-01
Country / jurisdiction
Cyprus
Risk level
Serious risk
Risk type
Choking
Brand
Boland
Product category
Toys
Product type
Maracas
Reported risk: The products pose a risk of choking because the halves of the rattles, when opened, can release small balls that can be swallowed by small children. Furthermore, the handle of the rattle is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Action taken by the authority
Type of economic operator to whom the measure were ordered
Other
Category of measure
Withdrawal of the product from the market
Date of entry into force
08/07/2014
Type of economic operator taking notified measure
Other
Primary source: https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/123742

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