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Musical rattle toy “Handbell” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03946/25
Summary
The rattle's bells contain small parts that can easily detach. A small child can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1
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Product
Musical rattle toy
- Name / model
- Handbell · W0007 - green
- Batch number(s)
- 20240330
- Category
- Toys
- Musical rattle toy in green colour with bells. Product sold online, in particular via TEMU.
What is the risk?
- The rattle's bells contain small parts that can easily detach. A small child can put them in the mouth and choke. The product does 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/06/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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