Baby musical instruments
Baby musical instruments was recalled on 3 December 2021 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/01645/21. Choking, Cuts, Damage to hearing risk reported by Poland. The rattles can easily break, resulting in small parts, and their handles are too long.
| Alert Number | A12/01645/21 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Cuts, Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 8838-3A, BZES1781 |
| Published | 3 December 2021 |
Risk Description
The rattles can easily break, resulting in small parts, and their handles are too long. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The drum can break easily, creating sharp edges which may cause cuts. Moreover, the warning on the safe use of a percussion toy is missing. If the toy is used improperly it may cause damage to hearing. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/10/2021
Product Description
Set of toy musical instruments consisting of a drum with two drumsticks, two maracas rattles, a trumpet-shaped rattle and a rattle with metal bells.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking, cuts, damage to hearing hazard related to Baby musical instruments.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.