Sambabal · Choking
Product: Maracas · Hema · 14280062
Category: Toys · The Netherlands
Hazard: The product may easily break and produce small parts. If ingested by small children, the small pieces can get stuck and obstruct the airways. The handle of the maracas is too long: children may put it in the mouth where it may get stuck and obstruct the airways. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Official action: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Other Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures Date of entry into force: 24/06/2014