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Rattle toy FGJFJ “baby rattle Babyrassel” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01787/22
Summary
The attachment to one of the clamps fails and small parts (beads and rings) can easily be detached from the wooden rings. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The handle of the rattle toy is too long and if a child puts it in the mouth it can block the airways and cause choking. 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
- Toy in a shape of a bear's head with a handle made of wood. Weight 23 g, size: 12 cm x 8 cm x 2.5 cm [L x W x H]. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon, ASIN: B08JLK2WM9.
What is the risk?
- The attachment to one of the clamps fails and small parts (beads and rings) can easily be detached from the wooden rings. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The handle of the rattle toy is too long and if a child puts it in the mouth it can block the airways and cause choking. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 11/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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