EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Rattle with bells Merca Hogar Lin “Unknown” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0062/14
Summary
null The toy poses a risk of choking as, due to its geometric form, should the child fall while the product is placed in his/her mouth, it could result in the toy getting stuck and blocking the airways. Moreover, due to its shape the product poses a risk of injuries if the child falls on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Rattle with bells — Merca Hogar Lin
- Brand
- Merca Hogar Lin
- Name / model
- Unknown · ref. 8607 - ST 112633972
- Batch number(s)
- 8600006986070
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden rattle with metal bells. On the top part is a drawing of a doll's face. The product is supplied in a transparent plastic bag with a label.
What is the risk?
- null The toy poses a risk of choking as, due to its geometric form, should the child fall while the product is placed in his/her mouth, it could result in the toy getting stuck and blocking the airways. Moreover, due to its shape the product poses a risk of injuries if the child falls on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with 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: 27/05/2013
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