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Toy xylophone Primark “Wooden Xylophone” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01798/21
Summary
Small parts (xylophone foot and ball at the top of the mallet) may easily detach form the toy. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Wooden xylophone.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (xylophone foot and ball at the top of the mallet) may easily detach form the toy. A small child may put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/08/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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