EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Toys
Building blocks toy Nina's — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02614/26
Summary
A toy called Nina's Building Blocks has small parts that can be a choking hazard for young children. These small parts are cylindrical in shape and have a protruding part that can also be swallowed. The EU is requiring the product to be recalled from consumers due to serious safety concerns.
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Product
- Wooden building blocks toy.
- Sold online: Other(ninasmalta.com) /
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (four small cylindrical components). Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, some components have a protruding part that is too long. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/08/2026
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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