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🧸 Product PL October 30, 2020

Toy musical instrument set

Set of plastic toy musical instruments, consists of a drum, two maracas rattles, trumpet and two drumsticks.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Toy musical instrument set
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Cuts, Strangulation
Category
Toys
Hazard
The toy has small parts that can easily detach or break releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the toy has sharp edges that may cause cuts. 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.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
Barcode (GTIN): 5902719723995
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This alert was reported 2144 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
119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? A toy musical set with small parts, sharp edges, and a neck strap.

What's happening? The toys have pieces that can break off, sharp edges, and a strap that may strangle a child.

Does this affect me? If you have small children in Poland, check this set.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

🤖 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.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Cuts, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts that can easily detach or break releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the toy has sharp edges that may cause cuts. 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. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
October 30, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10002317

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Toy musical instrument set. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Cuts, Strangulation · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy has small parts that can easily detach or break releasing small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the toy has sharp edges that may cause c...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 30, 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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