Dangerous products and toys

(Prague, December 1, 2009), the Czech Trade Inspection Authority discovered that products not complying with the applicable safety requirements are sold on the Czech market. These products pose danger mainly to small children. It is safe to assume that during a predictable use of such products, a situation that may damage or endanger the health of a child will occur.

These products are: Wooden puzzle

Performed evaluation revealed that the wooden puzzle contains flat wooden parts that may be easily removed. These parts pose danger to small children as they may be inhaled or swallowed and causing suffocation of the child.

 

Set of plastic cars Qallop seedy Superior car No. 0918

The performed evaluation revealed that these plastic cars contain parts (wheels) that may be easily detached. These parts pose danger to small children, as they may be inhaled or swallowed and causing suffocation of the child.

Toy box PIRÁT 1695 KIDS

Toy box (without ventilation holes) is designed to be used by children without age limitation. The inside of the box may be attractive to a child and the child may use this box as a shelter. If the lid is closed and locked in place by another child, the child inside the box may be endangered.  In such scenario, small enclosed space and lack of oxygen may cause the child to experience a serious shock, which may even lead to unconsciousness of the child.

 

Ejection umbrella with a whistle

The performed evaluations revealed that wire ends of the umbrella are easily exposed during manipulation. When the umbrella is open, the wire ends are freely accessible and may injure the child face or eyes. The danger of injury is even greater, because the umbrella opens automatically.

The diameter of the wires is only 1.3 mm. It creates sharp edges and ends. The whistle is manufactured from hard plastic and the loop of the whistle may be easily broken off.

The CTIA banned these products from sale and distributors of these products accepted applicable corrective measures and recalled these products from markets.


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