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Toy guitar Marcos Toys “"MUSIC"” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0823/18
Summary
The guitar’s screws become detached, releasing small parts. A child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke.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
Toy guitar — Marcos Toys
- Brand
- Marcos Toys
- Name / model
- "MUSIC" · Ref. 0787 - Nº RJ002
- Batch number(s)
- 8435399007873
- Category
- Toys
- Green toy guitar in a blister packaging with cardboard back.
What is the risk?
- The guitar’s screws become detached, releasing small parts. A child may put the small parts in the mouth and 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 02/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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