Wooden educational blocks

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Wooden educational blocks
Alert Number0786/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN 5900851065300, ref. 1720006530, E13.
Published25 July 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the set contains small parts which fully fit into the small parts cylinder (oval blocks). The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The set of blocks made of wood, packed in a wooden box on wheels. The blocks are of different shapes and sizes, and coloured (yellow, red, white, green and blue). The packaging of a toy is a transparent plastic. On the label there are the following inscriptions: “E13 Educational toy”, CE mark, “Unsuitable for children under 3 years old”, name and address of the importer “Made in China”, EAN number, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction. There is also a warning about the risk of playing with the packaging and the advice to keep the label for further use.

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