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Merca Hogar Lin rattle with bells — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesJan 17, 2014
Photo from the official notice: Merca Hogar Lin rattle with bells — choking & injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Merca Hogar Lin rattle with bells — choking & injuries risk

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

Hazard

The toy poses a risk of choking as, due to its geometric form, should the child fall while the product is placed in his/her mouth, it could result in the toy getting stuck and blocking the airways. Moreover, due to its shape the product poses a risk of injuries if the child falls on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (27/05/2013)

Product description

Wooden rattle with metal bells. On the top part is a drawing of a doll's face. The product is supplied in a transparent plastic bag with a 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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