Sale of type of playmats banned

The Market Surveillance Directorate of the Malta Standards Authority has ordered a ban on the sale of Soft Eva puzzle playmats (models DS96550 and DS96600F) because they pose a risk of choking. The playmats, made in Hong Kong, are used by children,...

The Market Surveillance Directorate of the Malta Standards Authority has ordered a ban on the sale of Soft Eva puzzle playmats (models DS96550 and DS96600F) because they pose a risk of choking.

The playmats, made in Hong Kong, are used by children, especially under 36 months of age. They consist of multi-coloured foam tiles which fit together to form a mat.

“The product poses a risk of choking because of the presence of small parts which form a puzzle and which fit entirely in the small parts cylinder,” the directorate said.

“The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71,” the directorate said.

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