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Rattles Nowa Szkota “Marakasy czerwone ('Red maracas')” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0399/17
Summary
null The handles of the rattles are too long and too thin. If a small child puts the handle of a rattle in his/her mouth, the handle could obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The shell of the maracas can tear and small parts can be released. The released small parts can be swallowed by small children, causing them to choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and…
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Product
Rattles — Nowa Szkota
- Brand
- Nowa Szkota
- Name / model
- Marakasy czerwone ('Red maracas') · PG1725
- Batch number(s)
- Serial number 191442
- Category
- Toys
- Set of two red plastic maracas/rattles packed in transparent plastic.
What is the risk?
- null The handles of the rattles are too long and too thin. If a small child puts the handle of a rattle in his/her mouth, the handle could obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The shell of the maracas can tear and small parts can be released. The released small parts can be swallowed by small children, causing them to choke.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/11/2016
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