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The cord attached to the whistle is a fixed loop and has no breakaway feature. This may cause the child to be strangled. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The small electronic music component in one of the toy birds can be easily accessed by opening the Velcro fastening. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The lighter is appealing to children. Children may play with it and cause a fire. The product does not comply with the Commission Decision 2006/502 EC prohibiting the placing on the market of novelty lighters and with the relevant European standard EN 13869.
The toy darts contain a little magnet with a high magnetic flux which becomes detached easily. If a child swallows the magnet and other metal objects, they could attract each other, causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The plastic of the doll contains di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) (measured value 27.7% by weight). This phthalate may harm the health of children, causing possible damage to the reproductive system. According to the REACH Regulation the phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys and childcare articles.
The suction cups of the projectiles become detached easily. If a child puts them in the mouth, they can obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
The drawstrings in the hood and at the back of the sweatshirt, hanging below the lower hem of the garment, can become trapped during various activities of a child, causing strangulation or injuries. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14682.
The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane and benzene (measured values: dichloroethane 70% and benzene 0.6%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
The holes in the sockets are not protected by shutters. The user can consequently access live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
The holes in the sockets are not protected by shutters. The user can consequently access live parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and the relevant national standard.
