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Ackerman Group Plc. wooden train — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMay 4, 2007

Hazard

The product was labelled as not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts, however, in the opinion of the British authority, the product is only intended for children that are under 3 years of age. Therefore, the product did not comply with the requirements of the Toys standard because small elements (small red nose cone, black chimney, one wheel and one wheel with axle) were detached during the tension test and they fitted within the small parts cylinder. Children may put small elements into mouth and choke.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Painted brown wooden toy train with bright red, yellow, blue, green and orange activity rings. Packaging was wrapped with white 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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