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Verbetena mix of plastic toys — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJan 17, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Verbetena mix of plastic toys — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Verbetena mix of plastic toys — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: Verbetena mix of plastic toys — choking risk

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

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the whistle and small detachable parts of the hooter) which can be easily swallowed by children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected at border — Other (23/12/2013)

Product description

Small toys typical for use during party games ("piñatas"), such as hooters and whistles. They are supplied in plastic bags with a cardboard label.

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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