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Procon warning about buying toys for children

05.10.2015

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Analyze the manufacturer's information, indication of age and Inmetro certification are the tips of Procon / AL to protect small unwanted damage

Manufacturer information, read the manual, be aware of their rights, are details that parents can not forget the gift

A doll is what Laura Carvalho seven years want to win this year on Children's Day. But despite the task of buying gifts for the little ones look easy, the Office of Protection and Consumer Protection (Procon / AL) warns that one must be careful and criteria when choosing the product.

According to Procon of Alagoas, taking into account only the price or request children should not be the main concern of many for the day 12. Remember that toys, electronics, clothing or food that children gain this date They can be dangerous, defective, or come without use of information or specific care.

Aunt Laura, a student Monny Carvalho, 22, says his tactic is to avoid buying pirated objects to his niece. "The pirates toys, usually come with spare parts, small children can ingest," Moony reveals about your concern.

Observe the manufacturer's information, indication of age and Inmetro certification are the tips of Procon / AL to avoid that toys do harm to the children. Also, read the product instruction manual is another important measure.

"Pay attention to toys that could be dangerous is still the best way to protect small unwanted damage. So inquire and observe the product characteristics is essential. Small, loose, sharp or pointed parts can be swallowed or inhaled to, "says the superintendent of Procon / AL, Flávia Cavalcante.

Repentance and return the product

The orientation of the coordinator of the State School of Consumer Protection, Gustavo Costa, concerns the right of product purchase regret, it reports that it is important to have the invoice at hand.

"One must remember that the right of cancellation only applies to purchases made remotely, through the Internet, telephone or catalog. No trader is bound to change any object, if there is no defect. It depends on your will. It should only change if there is a settlement offer also consumers should be aware of the deadline for return, "says Costa.

Gustavo Costa also clarifies that if witnessed a consumption of accident with the toy or even to the packaging, it must be communicated to the authorities. There is also a specific form for this in Inmetro page, available at the link: http://www.inmetro.gov.br/consumidor/formulario_acidente.asp

According to Procon of Alagoas, it is necessary to remain attentive to advertising appeals.

"Advertising can not be abusive or misleading, this type of behavior hurts consumer rights. If registered, it is recommended to seek the relevant bodies. Another thing, the price of research is also very important in this period, always analyze the relationship between cost and benefit, "concludes the superintendent, Cavalcante.

 

Source: Alagoas Web

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