Reason for the recall
- The product presents a high risk of choking due to easily detachable small parts.
Reasonsee the original notice
Brandnot stated
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
XMCSLM Wooden Abacus Calculating Beads
- Name / model
- no.
- Category
- Toys
- Country of origin
- China
- Type of recall
- Product safety report
- Summary
- Product: XMCSLM Wooden Abacus Calculating Beads
- Hazard: The product presents a high risk of choking due to easily detachable small parts.
- Corrective action: Removal of the product listing by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Educational Toy
- Model no.
- 084
- AliExpress item no.
- 4001152549633
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product description
- Hexagon shaped wooden abacus toy with multicoloured beads.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to Product Image and PDF
- Hazard
- This product poses a serious risk of choking because when tested according to the tension test, the sticks of the balls detached at forces included between 37 N and 50N, releasing the balls which fit entirely within the small part cylinder. After the soaking test, and when tested according to the tension test, the frame separated at a force of 28 N releasing the balls which fit entirely within the small parts cylinder.
- The product also did not comply fully with the marking requirements of the relevant standard and does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
- Corrective action
- We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
- The listing has been removed from the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Additional information
- PSD case number: 2108-0243
- Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
What to do
- Removal of the product listing by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
- Product information
- Type
- Toys - Educational Toy
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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