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Hong Kong customs warns of toy hazards, seizes 700 sets

Hong Kong customs has warned parents about potential choking and injury hazards associated with catapult and tangram toys. Following a safety test, the department seized 700 sets and issued a notice to retailers to remove them from sale. The catapult toy's projectile was found to be capable of causing injury, while the tangram set's small components posed a suffocation risk. Neither product displayed the legally required warning labels. AI

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Hong Kong customs warns of toy hazards, seizes 700 sets

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    Hong Kong parents warned of choking, injury risks from catapult and tangram toys

    A catapult toy and a tangram set could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned, urging retailers to pull the products from shelves. The Customs and Excise Department said on Saturday that it seized 700 units of the toys during an operation and …