EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy rattle “Wooden Semicircle Hand Rattle” — risk: choking, cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01665/24
Summary
The toy has small parts (metal bells), that can easily detach. A child can put them in their mouth and choke. The bells in the toy present sharp edges, which can cause cuts or injuries to a child. 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
- Wooden Semicircle Hand Rattle · LD001
- Category
- Toys
- Toy rattle with bells attached to a semi-circular support. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (metal bells), that can easily detach. A child can put them in their mouth and choke. The bells in the toy present sharp edges, which can cause cuts or injuries to a child. 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: 26/02/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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