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Toy drum set Lelukulma “Music drum” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01914/20
Summary
Small parts (two plastic clasps) can easily detach from the toy. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product also poses a risk of strangulation, because the strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it may form a loop with which a child can strangle itself. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the…
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Product
- Drumhead is made of see-through plastic with muti-coloured "Music drum" print on it. Drum has a white-pink strap and dark pink drumming sticks and strap.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (two plastic clasps) can easily detach from the toy. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product also poses a risk of strangulation, because the strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it may form a loop with which a child can strangle itself. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and of the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 30/11/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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