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Toy xylophone “Happy Time” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1745/15
Summary
null The white pins connecting the sound bars to the base detach easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy xylophone
- Name / model
- Happy Time · Item 3019; batch 2013/02/9008
- Batch number(s)
- 5412619900087
- Category
- Toys
- Small xylophone with a plastic base and 4 different coloured sound bars, packed in transparent packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The white pins connecting the sound bars to the base detach easily, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/09/2015
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