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Puzzle mat - EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) puzzle mat

Suffocation Toys Serious risk

Puzzle mat - EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) puzzle mat was recalled on 5 March 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0410/10. Suffocation risk reported by Spain. The product poses a risk of suffocation because the material easily generates small parts which can pose a potential suffocation risk.

Photo of recalled product: Puzzle mat - EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) puzzle mat
Alert Number0410/10
BrandBoys toys - RTDAS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeSuffocation
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode8422562420072 and 8422562420096.
Model NumberCode: 42007 and 42009.
Published5 March 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of suffocation because the material easily generates small parts which can pose a potential suffocation risk.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

This is a plastic puzzle mat made up of pieces with coloured letters and numbers. The product is sold in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label bearing the following information: Boys Toys, the address and barcode, the CE mark, the symbol indicating it is forbidden for children under 3 years of age and the warnings that this is a toy containing small parts.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a suffocation hazard related to Puzzle mat - EVA (ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer) puzzle mat.

About this risk

This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.

Recommended action

Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.

Who is at risk?

Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.

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