Maracito
| Alert Number | A11/00003/22 |
| Brand | Halilit. |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | MP36524 |
| Published | 7 January 2022 |
Risk Description
Some parts of the product protrude. If a child puts the toy in the mouth and falls face down, the protruding parts could obstruct the airways, causing choking and injuries around the pharynx or trachea area. 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 17/12/2021
Product Description
The toy is made of rigid plastic, colourful (orange and yellow), maracas-shaped. It consists of a round hollow part filled with rattling peas and fastened to an elongated handle with a ribbed surface. Weight: 31,4 g and measures (125 x 45 x 45) mm. The product was also sold online.