EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Whistle and rattle Bullycan “Toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0024/15
Summary
null A small yellow plastic part in the centre of the rattle may easily detach from the toy, and the ball may also break generating small parts which, if swallowed by small children, could cause choking.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
- A plastic rattle with a red whistle and ball at the top. The ball is hollow, and serves as a rattle because it has a bell inside which rings when the child shakes the toy. The lower part is in the shape of a hand which divides into three parts: one yellow, one red and another green. There is a stick
What is the risk?
- null A small yellow plastic part in the centre of the rattle may easily detach from the toy, and the ball may also break generating small parts which, if swallowed by small children, could cause choking.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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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