180,000 toys withdrawn over safety fears

More than 118,000 toys were withdrawn from shops in Ireland during a five-year period over safety fears, it was revealed today.

180,000 toys withdrawn over safety fears
Sun, 14 Dec, 2008 - 16:52

More than 118,000 toys were withdrawn from shops in Ireland during a five-year period over safety fears, it was revealed today.

The figure was disclosed in a report compiled by the Oireachtas Committee on European Scrutiny, which is examining EU proposals to boost safety regulations for toys.

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