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IKEA — LATTJO Tongue drums and LATTJO Drumstick sets

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
IKEA — LATTJO Tongue drums and LATTJO Drumstick sets
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The ball on the drumsticks can detach or become unscrewed, creating the risk for choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Origin
People's Republic of China
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? These are wooden drum toys and drumsticks made by IKEA. The drumsticks have small balls on the ends.

What's happening? The balls on the drumsticks can come loose. A child could put the ball in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have these toys at home with young children, they could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the drumsticks right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball on the drumsticks can detach or become unscrewed, creating the risk for choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
February 5, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/193164

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IKEA — LATTJO Tongue drums and LATTJO Drumstick sets. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The ball on the drumsticks can detach or become unscrewed, creating the risk for choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 5, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Iceland, Austria, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia.
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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