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Wooden educational blocks — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJul 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because the set contains small parts which fully fit into the small parts cylinder (oval blocks). The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

The set of blocks made of wood, packed in a wooden box on wheels. The blocks are of different shapes and sizes, and coloured (yellow, red, white, green and blue). The packaging of a toy is a transparent plastic. On the label there are the following inscriptions: “E13 Educational toy”, CE mark, “Unsuitable for children under 3 years old”, name and address of the importer “Made in China”, EAN number, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction. There is also a warning about the risk of playing with the packaging and the advice to keep the label for further use.

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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