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🧸 Product LV September 29, 2017

WOOD TOYS — Building Blocks Vehicles

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
WOOD TOYS — Building Blocks Vehicles
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The toy contains small parts. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN

Origin
People's Republic of China
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This alert was reported 3272 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? These are wooden toys shaped like cars or trucks. They have small parts that can come off.

What's happening? Some of these toys have small parts that a child could swallow or choke on. They do not meet safety rules for toys.

Does this affect me? If you have small children who play with these toys, they could be at risk.

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

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small parts. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 29, 2017
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/279690

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What is this product recall alert about?
WOOD TOYS — Building Blocks Vehicles. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The toy contains small parts. Small children may put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European sta...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 29, 2017 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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