EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy whistle set PARTY GO “Blowing Dragon / Trombita” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00699/25
Summary
The toy has small parts (whistling parts) which may 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
- Whistling toy, consisting of a plastic whistle and a rolled-up paper part.
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (whistling parts) which may 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/12/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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