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Toy guitar Ya Ya Toys “Guitar Music” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0725/19
Summary
The strap of the toy guitar has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation.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 — Ya Ya Toys
- Brand
- Ya Ya Toys
- Name / model
- Guitar Music · Item number: 721
- Batch number(s)
- 5907616648211
- Category
- Toys
- Toy guitar made of coloured plastic material, with strap attached, powered by batteries. Packaging: cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The strap of the toy guitar has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation.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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 04/04/2019
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