Musical toy – "My first guitar"

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Musical toy – "My first guitar"
Alert Number1248/08
BrandBontempi
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberPR3131, bar code 4766329263
Published31 October 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because parts of the toy can break off when subjected to a force of less than 90 N and these fit completely into the small parts cylinder.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic musical toy in the shape of a guitar, with a cat sitting on the guitar. The guitar is a novelty toy in red and white. It is marked with the words "My First Guitar". The cat is white and is wearing blue dungarees. The cat has a black-and-white striped tail and has a yellow patch between its ears. The packaging is a yellow cardboard box which allows the toy to be seen. It is marked with the words "Bontempi" and "My First Guitar". It features a picture of a cat from the waist up, like the cat on the toy, holding a red musical note.

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