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🧸 Product THE NETHERLANDS December 4, 2020

Playwood — Music box Chicken

Wooden music box in blue and yellow. The product was sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Playwood — Music box Chicken
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys
Hazard
The leg and and the beak of the chicken figures can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
  • (to: Other) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • (to: Other) Recall of the product from end users
Barcode (GTIN): 8719348000345
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This alert was reported 2003 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.
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13 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 30, 2026
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What is this? This is a small music-box toy shaped like a chicken. It has a leg and a beak that can come off.

What's happening? The leg and beak can break off. A small child might put them in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have a young child who plays with this toy, check it right away.

What should I do? Stop using the toy. 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 leg and and the beak of the chicken figures can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
December 4, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002062

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What is this product recall alert about?
Playwood — Music box Chicken. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The leg and and the beak of the chicken figures can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. · Origin: People's Republic of China
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 4, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to THE NETHERLANDS.
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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