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HM Studio Tahačka želvy ('Accordion turtles') wooden pull-along toy — choking & strangulation risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingStrangulationDec 23, 2016
Photo from the official notice: HM Studio Tahačka želvy ('Accordion turtles') wooden pull-along toy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: HM Studio Tahačka želvy ('Accordion turtles') wooden pull-along toy — choking & strangulation risk
Photo from the official notice: HM Studio Tahačka želvy ('Accordion turtles') wooden pull-along toy — choking & strangulation risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The loops can easily be untied, releasing the red balls which are placed between the turtles. Small children could put these small parts in the mouth and choke on them. In addition, the cord is too long, which may cause strangulation if it wraps around the child's neck. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures — Other (26/09/2016)

Product description

Wooden pull-along toy in the shape of three turtles. The product is sold in cardboard and plastic packaging.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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