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Toy musical instruments KDH “B@byband” — risk: choking, strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1562/18
Summary
The drum contained in the set is equipped with a strap intended to be worn around the neck. The strap can get trapped during various activities of a child and create a loop around the child's neck, causing strangulation. Furthermore, some small parts can easily detach from the maracas, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the…
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Product
- Musical instrument set with drum, maracas and other products. Packed in a plastic bag with a cardboard label. The product is sold online (for example on AliExpress website).
What is the risk?
- The drum contained in the set is equipped with a strap intended to be worn around the neck. The strap can get trapped during various activities of a child and create a loop around the child's neck, causing strangulation. Furthermore, some small parts can easily detach from the maracas, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Authority warning consumers of the risk
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the products from the AliExpress platform
- Date of entry into force: 14/09/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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