EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy musical instrument set iBaseToy “Toy Musical Instruments” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00572/20
Summary
The toys have small parts that can easily detach and, as well as the packaging, they can easily break releasing small parts. The handle of the maraca is too long. A small child may put the small parts or handle in the mouth and choke.Additionally, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does…
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Product
- Set consisting of several toy musical instruments made of wood or plastic.
What is the risk?
- The toys have small parts that can easily detach and, as well as the packaging, they can easily break releasing small parts. The handle of the maraca is too long. A small child may put the small parts or handle in the mouth and choke.Additionally, the plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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