Flute "Zabawka muzyczna"

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Flute "Zabawka muzyczna"
Alert Number0842/07
BrandTOYS.
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN: 5902849645419.
Published17 August 2007

Risk Description

This toy poses a serious risk of choking because during testing the mouth-piece and the lamella detached when a force of respectively 15 N and 5 N was applied. Both parts fit entirely into the small parts cylinder. Children may put small parts into their mouth and choke.This product does not comply with the Toys 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): Sales ban ordered by the authority. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The whistle is made from PVC. A mouth-piece and a lamella are removable. The toy is packed in a plastic transparent bag with a colour tag with notices: TOYS, Made in China, warning in Polish language.

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