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Toy musical instrument Marco's Toys “BABY CONCERT” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04517/25
Summary
The toy has small parts that can easily detach or break (belt tensioners) releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the strap attached to the drum 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 nor with the…
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Product
Toy musical instrument — Marco's Toys
- Brand
- Marco's Toys
- Name / model
- BABY CONCERT · 3570 , TL010
- Batch number(s)
- 03/2023
- Barcode
- 8435399035708
- Category
- Toys
- Yellow toy drum, with the inscription ‘baby concert’, blue edges, two white drumsticks and a yellow strap.
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts that can easily detach or break (belt tensioners) releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the strap attached to the drum 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 nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/09/2025
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