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Musical toy “Azbukvarik” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02403/26
Summary
The musical toy "Azbukvarik" poses a serious choking hazard because small numbers can detach and be swallowed by young children. The product does not meet EU Toy Safety Directive requirements or standard EN 71-1, leading to its withdrawal from the market.
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Product
Musical toy
- Name / model
- Azbukvarik · 2904
- Barcode
- 4630027292315
- Category
- Toys
- Musical toy in the shape of a pyramid, intended for babies, consisting of round wheels of different colors are attached. Numbers (from 1 to 4) are glued to the four wheels.
What is the risk?
- The product contains small parts (the numbers) that can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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