EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy Smiki “Musical Playmates” — risk: choking, cuts, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01795/26
Summary
The product has small parts (elements of a plastic ring) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke. Moreover, the cord is too long. It can become wrapped around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation. In addition, the self-retracting cord is too thin and may cause cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European…
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Product
- A plastic, battery powered toy with cord attached.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (elements of a plastic ring) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in their mouth and choke. Moreover, the cord is too long. It can become wrapped around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation. In addition, the self-retracting cord is too thin and may cause cuts. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 06/02/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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