Watervogelfluit ('Waterbird whistle') · Choking, Strangulation
Product: Toy whistle · Wibra · 1541.1699
Category: Toys · The Netherlands
Hazard: The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break and small parts could be swallowed by children. There is also a risk of strangulation because the cord can tighten around the neck of the child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 14/07/2014