Sambabal
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1169/14 |
| Brand | Hema |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 August 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product may easily break and produce small parts. If ingested by small children, the small pieces can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The handle of the maracas is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 24/06/2014
Product Description
Orange coloured maracas in a transparent packaging.