EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Chopsticks chiaki “Baguettes pour débutants” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00806/25
Summary
The toy has small parts (the figure's hands) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Chopsticks training kit, comprising of two blue plastic chopsticks and a yellow soft plastic figure holding the sticks together. All batches are concerned.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2024-12-0229
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (the figure's hands) that can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/12/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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