Choking

Maracas

Boland
MaracasMaracasMaracas
Case number
A12/1165/14
Category
Toys
Type / Model
00276, 00277, 44405, 26607
Batch
8712026002761, 8712026002778, 712026444059, 8712026266071
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
Cyprus
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2014-08-01

⚠️ Risk

null The products pose a risk of choking because the halves of the rattles, when opened, can release small balls that can be swallowed by small children. Furthermore, the handle of the rattle 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 Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 08/07/2014Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Maracas in seven different colours (white, black, blue, red, yellow, green and pink).