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Toy musical instrument “Fruit Percussion” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00388/20
Summary
The toy's handle is too long: a child could put the protruding part into the mouth, which could block the airways. The strap attached to the toy does not have a 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 musical instrument
- Name / model
- Fruit Percussion · BZG9219, N0. 808- 1C
- Barcode
- 5902719719219
- Category
- Toys
- Set of plastic toy musical instruments
What is the risk?
- The toy's handle is too long: a child could put the protruding part into the mouth, which could block the airways. The strap attached to the toy does not have a 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: 05/02/2020
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