EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wooden toy Little Tikes “Magic Ball” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00058/20
Summary
The toy's elastic cord is too long and may form a loop. It might tighten around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. 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
Wooden toy — Little Tikes
- Brand
- Little Tikes
- Name / model
- Magic Ball · 401908
- Barcode
- 5713428004639
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden baby toy with elastic cords, packed in cardboard box
What is the risk?
- The toy's elastic cord is too long and may form a loop. It might tighten around the child's neck and lead to strangulation. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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