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Toy piano “Music Toy Piano” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00020/22
Summary
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving batteries accessible. A small child might put them in the mouth and the acid content of it may cause the damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy piano
- Name / model
- Music Toy Piano · RG20018-1
- Barcode
- 9582001800014
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic musical toy piano with coloured keys and buttons. The toy emits a flashing light during operation. The toy is powered by 3 AA batteries.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can be easily opened without the aid of a tool, leaving batteries accessible. A small child might put them in the mouth and the acid content of it may cause the damage to the gastrointestinal tract if they are ingested. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and 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: 15/12/2021
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