EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Rattle toy Rasehorn “Amurs (The Hammer)” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0722/15
Summary
null The handle of the toy is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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-shaped toy with a noise-making mechanism. It is made of plastic and has a yellow ball and an orange handle. The product is supplied in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The handle of the toy is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 19/05/2015
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