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🧸 Product ES PT November 18, 2016

MARCO'S TOYS — Insects

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
MARCO'S TOYS — Insects
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The wheels on the butterfly and ladybird easily detach, generating small parts which a small child may put in the mouth, causing choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive a

Origin
People's Republic of China
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11 days in total
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What is this? This is a toy set with toy insects. The wheels on the butterfly and ladybird toys can come off easily.

What's happening? Small parts may break off. A small child could put these in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? This affects families in Spain and Portugal with small children.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The wheels on the butterfly and ladybird easily detach, generating small parts which a small child may put in the mouth, causing choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive a · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
November 18, 2016
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/234272

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What is this product recall alert about?
MARCO'S TOYS — Insects. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The wheels on the butterfly and ladybird easily detach, generating small parts which a small child may put in the mouth, causing choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Dir...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 18, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Spain and Portugal.
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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