Nowa rattle set — choking risk

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because the handles are too long and may block the airways, and because small parts can easily detach and be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

• Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (26/08/2013)
• Warning consumers of the risks — Other (26/08/2013)

Product description

The set contains three identical plastic rattles in the shape of maracas. The rattles are made of rigid plastic in orange and green. In the upper parts of the rattles, there are holes which imitate faces. Inside each item there is a plastic ball containing little metal balls. The set is wrapped up i