Guitar Butterfly Music
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00474/21 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Artikelnummer: 229116 |
| Published | 9 April 2021 |
Risk Description
The strap of the toy guitar has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 18/03/2021
Product Description
Plastic toy guitar (blue, white, green) with colourful buttons etc. yellow strap (belt); battery compartment (for 3 x AA batteries; empty), screwed.