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🧸 Product PL October 16, 2020

BAKALU — Wooden toy drum

Wooden toy drum with two wooden drum sticks. A strap made of textile material is attached to the toy.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BAKALU — Wooden toy drum
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Damage to hearing, Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 130 dB). This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 2159 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A wooden toy drum with a strap. The strap can make a loop around a child’s neck. The drum is also very loud.

What's happening? The strap has no quick-release button. If it gets stuck, it could choke a child. The drum’s sound is too loud and may hurt ears.

Does this affect me? If you have this drum in Poland, your child could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the drum right away. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer toy.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
BAKALU
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to hearing, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The sound pressure level is too high (measured value up to: 130 dB). This could lead to partial loss of hearing, when the product is used. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 16, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002191

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
BAKALU — Wooden toy drum. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Damage to hearing, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The strap attached to the drum has no quick release mechanism. If worn around the neck, it could form a loop and become trapped, leading to strangulation. The sound pressure level is too...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 16, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Poland.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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