EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Rattle Bontempi “Maracas - Toy band” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0962/14
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the handle of the rattle is too long and if put into the child's mouth it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. The handle could also trigger a vomiting reaction causing the child to choke.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A pair of red plastic maracas. The package is marked on the front with "Toy band", "Play" and "Maracas". Age mark 3+. On the back there are warnings in several languages, the CE mark and pictograms. Weight approx. 43.5 grams.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the handle of the rattle is too long and if put into the child's mouth it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. The handle could also trigger a vomiting reaction causing the child to choke.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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