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Toy rattle “ABC Handle bel combination” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01828/24
Summary
The small wooden balls of the rattle can easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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 rattle
- Name / model
- ABC Handle bel combination
- Category
- Toys
- Toy rattle consisting of a wooden ring (70 mm in diameter) and a total of six coloured wooden balls (17 mm in diameter) that are attached to the wooden ring by strings. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B07W5GWS3C).
What is the risk?
- The small wooden balls of the rattle can easily detach. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 31/05/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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