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Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/01001/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | Greece |
| Published | 26 April 2024 |
Risk Description
Small wooden parts of the giraffe's tail can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Colourful wooden dancing giraffe with a tail made of synthetic thread, on which a wooden rod and ball are strung. The toy consists of wooden beads, rods and other figures connected by transparent fishing line. The toy is controlled by a button at the bottom of the base.