EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy rattle “Orff Musical Instrument-Smiley Rattle” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03837/25
Summary
The toy contains small parts (the bells) that can easily detach. A small 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
- Orff Musical Instrument-Smiley Rattle
- Barcode
- 821019869102
- Category
- Toys
- Toy rattle with 5 bells. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpress (unique identifier: 1005007473721043).
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (the bells) that can easily detach. A small 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: 18/06/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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