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🧸 Product EE August 14, 2015

United Toys Factory - Kids World — Handy Tools

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
United Toys Factory - Kids World — Handy Tools
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The toy pliers break easily, generating a small part (fastening screw). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the

Origin
People's Republic of China
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What is this? These are toy pliers for children. They can break and leave a small screw inside.

What's happening? The screw can come loose. A small child might swallow it and choke.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy in Estonia, check it now.

What should I do? Stop using the pliers. Ask a pharmacist or doctor if your child swallowed the screw.

🤖 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 · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy pliers break easily, generating a small part (fastening screw). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
August 14, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/173135

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What is this product recall alert about?
United Toys Factory - Kids World — Handy Tools. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy pliers break easily, generating a small part (fastening screw). A small child could put it in the mouth and choke on it. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 14, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Estonia.
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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