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Rattle set XBL TOYS - XIN BAO LI “Baby concert” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1521/14
Summary
null The handles of the rattles are too long: children may put them in the mouth where they could get stuck and obstruct the airways. Furthermore, the products can easily break, releasing small parts which could be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Rattle set — XBL TOYS - XIN BAO LI
- Brand
- XBL TOYS - XIN BAO LI
- Name / model
- Baby concert · ref. 890C4
- Batch number(s)
- 8435234919804
- Category
- Toys
- The set contains two toy maracas and a toy tambourine; when the maracas are shaken, the small pieces within produce sounds. The packaging and fasteners are not part of the toy and should be removed before the toy is given to a child.
What is the risk?
- null The handles of the rattles are too long: children may put them in the mouth where they could get stuck and obstruct the airways. Furthermore, the products can easily break, releasing small parts which could be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2014
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