EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Wooden toy set “Rolling Drum” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01164/26
Summary
The toy contains small parts (cover of the cylinder) that can easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Wooden toy set
- Name / model
- Rolling Drum
- Barcode
- DCMD2-WE765001
- Category
- Toys
- Wooden toy set consisting of one cylinder with its sides made of bars, containing balls; one wooden section with a support for the cylinder on one side and a rotating cylinder with a mirror on the other side Product sold online in particular via montessoritoddlers.com.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (cover of the cylinder) that can easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 08/04/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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