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Toys
Play equipment in playgrounds
Into: Product Safety 
Product Categories Children’s items Playground equipment
Play is essential to the healthy development of children and a playground can be the answer. Play equipment such as swings, slides and climbing frames may be used either in consumers’ homes and gardens (i.e. domestic use) or in a formal playground. Playground equipment is more likely to be associated with the provision of a service rather than a product. The Toy Safety Directive (TSD) covers play equipment (swings, slides and similar activity toys) for indoor and outdoor domestic use; (...) Read more
Special safety tips
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Finally, remember!!! Always supervise children and teach them how to use toys safely. Remove and discard all toy packaging as quickly as possible. This is essential as a child could choke or suffocate on plastic bags, polystyrene, staples or ties. Regularly check toys for hazards as they may appear as a toy gets older. Look for loose parts, broken pieces or sharp edges. Make sure you dispose of broken toys or that they are repaired properly. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of (...) Read more
Inhalation , Toys , Children
Equipment-related accidents
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Playground equipment
A significant number of accidents hppen to children in playgrounds due to fixed play equipment There is one fatal accident every three to four years. The main risk factors were identified as behaviour, equipment height and body orientation in falls to the ground. Main locations where equipment-related playground accidents occur are public playgrounds, parks, schools, pubs (public houses) and (fast-food) restaurants. The most common cause in all cases is a fall, but behavioural factors (...) Read more
Safety, Toys , Directive, Children
Which products are covered
Into: Product Safety Legal aspects of product safety Product liability Product liability and defective products
Which products are covered? Under this Act, liability applies to all consumer products — (i) intended for private use or consumption, and (ii) was used by the injured person mainly for his own private use or consumption; Examples of the types of consumer products that are covered are: Televisions Toys Furniture Sport Equipment Vehicles Read more
Which products are covered ?
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Product recall Recall
Consumer Products Producers are forbidden from placing dangerous products on the EU market. If a product on the market is found to be dangerous, it is withdrawn or ‘recalled’. Examples include: Furniture Cars Electrical goods Toys This list is not exhaustive, all consumer products bought for personal use are covered. Dangerous Foodstuffs are usually recalled through the national food authorities. (In Ireland, this is the Food Safety Authority). The Food Safety Authority (...) Read more
Examples of recalled products 2010
Into: Product Safety How product safety is ensured! Product recall Recall
Recent Product Recalls in Ireland in 2010 Morphy Richards Double Over Electric Blanket Eazee2 Clean Foaming Drain Cleaner Dorel Maxi-Cosi FamilyFix Travel Log Worldwide Traveller twin pack travel adapter Trendy Look children’s make up sets Infantino SlingRider and Wendy Bellissmo baby slings Toyota Ireland identified problems with accelerator pedal mechanisms Honda Jazz motor vehicles Carino Professional Ionic Hairdryer For a list of the latest product notifications (...) Read more
Kitchen, Recall, Product, Textile , Toys
Principles governing toys’ safety
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Toys should be a happy and creative outlet for children. Unfortunately, they can cause injury, and sometimes death. The Consumers’ Association of Ireland CAI found that a significant number of toys failed when tested for their mechanical and electrical properties. Consumer behaviour is also cause for concern. Many consumers do not concentrate on the safety aspects of toys or supervise children at play. The main objective of the Safety of Toys Directives is the protection of the health and (...) Read more
Producers, distributors and Member States actions to prevent risks
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
In order to prevent risks, the Toys Directive gives some obligations to producers, distributors and Member States. For example, producers must: Give information on risks to consumers. The objective is to enable consumers to assess risks and to take precautions, thereby reducing risk Identify themselves (with the name or trademark) in connection with the purchase of the product. The objective is to enable them to be informed of risks and to give consumers and others a point of (...) Read more
CE conformity marking
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Before being marketed, toys must be provided with a CE conformity marking which • symbolises their conformity with the provisions of the Directives; • consists of a unique seal or design, namely the CE seal; • is affixed by the manufacturer or his authorized representative established in the Community. CE stands for Conformité Européenne, French for European conformity. Without the CE Marking, and without complying with the provisions of the Directive, the product may not be placed on (...) Read more
Labelling , Toys , Legal, Children
Toys conformity assessment
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
The procedures for assessing the conformity of toys with the essential requirements were based on the modular approach set out in Council Decision 93/465/EEC. Decision 93/465/EEC was repealed by Decision No 768/2008/EC on a common framework for the marketing of products. The toy conformity assessment must be carried out by: • organisations designated by the Member States on the basis of common evaluation criteria, and notified to the Commission and the other Member States; • or by the (...) Read more
Risks of injury, strangulation, suffocation, burn
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
There are a number of other risks that toys can present to children. This section gives you further information and examples of these risks. Ride-on toys: Use the ride-on toy far away from stairs, traffic, swimming pools and other dangerous areas. Be aware that a child on a wheeled ride-on toy can move very quickly - look for hazards like furniture, lamps, cords, decorations or appliances that could be knocked or pulled down onto a child, and remove the hazards before play begins. (...) Read more
Risk of burn
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Minimising the risk of burning It is important to keep all toys, especially soft toys, away from heat sources like fireplaces, heaters and cookers as they could easily catch fire and burn a child. Make sure that a child does not take a battery-operated toy to bed as this could cause burns or other injuries if the batteries leaked or overheated. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged (...) Read more
Risk of ingestion, inhalation
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Minimising the risk of ingestion and inhalation Although designed for older children, you should always supervise play with chemistry and craft kits. Many of these kits contain chemical products that would cause serious injury if ingested or inhaled. Also be careful about these products coming into contacts with a child’s skin. Call a doctor immediately if a child swallows any chemicals or a battery as these can be extremely dangerous. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA (...) Read more
Inhalation , Toys , Children
Risk of electric shock or burn
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Minimising the risk of electric shocks If your child has a toy that needs to be plugged into the mains electric to be charged up, always ensure that this is done by an adult and not by the child itself. The child should also be fully supervised while using the toy. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged http://www.dolceta.eu Read more
Electricity , Fire , Toys , Children
Risk of infection, sickness or contamination
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
Minimising the risk of infection or contamination Children often like to suck their toys and then leave them on the floor. Always ensure that children’s toys are clean and free from contamination. If you have pets at home, ensure that they do not chew or lick children’s toys. It is good practice to wash or sterilise toys regularly, particularly when children are very young. © European Union, 2010 Reproduction of DOLCETA is authorised provided the source is acknowledged (...) Read more
Advice to help children to play safer
Into: Product Safety Product Categories Children’s items Toys
A product’s safety characteristics also depends on the consumers behaviour when playing with it. So here is some advice to help ensure a safer play experience: Always supervise children and teach them how to use toys safely Promptly remove and discard all toy packaging such as plastic bags and plastic wrap, foam, staples and ties - these can suffocate or choke a child Check toys often for hazards like loose parts, broken pieces or sharp edges, and repair or discard any weak or (...) Read more
Inhalation , Toys , Children
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