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Toy musical instrument “Musical toy” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00108/23
Summary
The battery packaging can easily be opened without the use of a tool, making the batteries accessible. A child could swallow the batteries, which can cause damage to the digestive tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy musical instrument
- Name / model
- Musical toy · 1401545
- Barcode
- 8000014015450
- Category
- Toys
- Musical toy made of plastic, in the shape of a unicorn. The toy is powered by 2 AA batteries.
What is the risk?
- The battery packaging can easily be opened without the use of a tool, making the batteries accessible. A child could swallow the batteries, which can cause damage to the digestive tract. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2023
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/07/2023
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