Marakasy czerwone ('Red maracas')
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0399/17 |
| Brand | Nowa Szkota |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | Poland |
| Model Number | PG1725 |
| Published | 31 March 2017 |
Risk Description
null The handles of the rattles are too long and too thin. If a small child puts the handle of a rattle in his/her mouth, the handle could obstruct the airways, posing a risk of choking. The shell of the maracas can tear and small parts can be released. The released small parts can be swallowed by small children, causing them to choke.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 22/11/2016
Product Description
Set of two red plastic maracas/rattles packed in transparent plastic.