EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Rattle toy Primark “DTR M&M Maracas” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02496/23
Summary
The bottom part of the handle of the rattle can become detached, releasing small parts which a small child may put in the mouth and choke on. 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
Rattle toy — Primark
- Brand
- Primark
- Name / model
- DTR M&M Maracas · 5311101
- Barcode
- 5397256182242
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Two wooden musical shakers with a rattle in the bulb section, with Disney® Mickey and Minnie mouse design.
- Recall information: https://www.primark.com/en-ie/help/recall-wooden-shaker
What is the risk?
- The bottom part of the handle of the rattle can become detached, releasing small parts which a small child may put in the mouth and choke on. 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/09/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/08/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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