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EU Safety GateRecalled 2010-12-24serious risk

Plastic toy (Stacking Half Ball) (ON – U – MIND)

Is my product affected?

Plastic toy (Stacking Half Ball)

  • Brand ON – U – MIND
  • UPC 0282266000035

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

The On-U-Mind Stacking Half Ball toy (model GT-8787) has been recalled because it poses a choking hazard. The pink ball included with the toy has small ear-shaped parts on top that can easily detach and are small enough to fit entirely into a small parts cylinder, creating a risk for young children. One incident of this hazard has been reported. The product does not meet safety requirements under the Toy Directive and European standard EN 71.

Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market. An affected consumer should contact the retailer or manufacturer according to the instructions provided with the recall notice, though the source document does not specify what remedy consumers should pursue.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because a part of the toy, specifically the ear, can be detached and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder. One incident reported.The product does not comply with the Toy Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

Multi-coloured half balls that can be stacked or placed together in order to create various shapes. The package also includes two plastic small balls which have the shape of a head. The pink ball has two small parts on the top that are placed in a way so they look like ears and can be easily detached from the ball. The balls can be placed in a small hole at the top of each half ball. Model: Number of model: GT-8787 Notifying country: Cyprus

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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