EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Musical toy set BIGTOYS — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01007/26
Summary
The toy's rattles and drum can easily break, resulting in small parts (plastic balls). A small child may put them 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
- Musical toy set, consisting of two drums, a tambourine, and two rattles.
What is the risk?
- The toy's rattles and drum can easily break, resulting in small parts (plastic balls). A small child may put them 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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