EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy guitar Baby Toys “Chitarra Musicale” — risk: choking, strangulation, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1338/16
Summary
null The cord intended to go around the neck does not have a quick release mechanism which could lead to strangulation. A small plastic label on the toy can detach easily and could cause choking. The plastic of the plastic bag is too thin which could lead to suffocation if a child plays with the plastic bag.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
- Battery operated toy guitar with a cord intended to go around the neck. Supplied in cardboard box with a plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- null The cord intended to go around the neck does not have a quick release mechanism which could lead to strangulation. A small plastic label on the toy can detach easily and could cause choking. The plastic of the plastic bag is too thin which could lead to suffocation if a child plays with the plastic bag.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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 05/10/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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