EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Baby maracas Edushape “MARACITO 3PC SET” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00241/22
Summary
If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding parts could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1
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Product
- Set of 3 plastic toy maracas in assorted colours.The product is sold on-line, in particular via Amazon, with ASIN numbers B07DQFPBBZ, B07DQFPBBZ and B01GO92B7U.
What is the risk?
- If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding parts could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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