Children’s Xylophone Musical Instrument Learning Toy with Mallets
- Affected
- Guitar shaped wooden xylophone with metal keys and two wooden mallets, packaged in plastic cellophane.
- The problem
- Product presents a serious choking risk due to detachable small parts which fit into a small parts cylinder. The product also presents a risk of suffocation as the plastic sheet packaging does not meet the thickness requirements.
- What to do
- The listings have been taken down. If you bought one, stop using it and contact the seller for a refund.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Toy Xylophone |
|---|---|
| Packaging codes | @472816, @H5-b5-04, 2687576 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Guitar shaped wooden xylophone with metal keys and two wooden mallets, packaged in plastic cellophane. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
The pegs holding the keys in place detached under tensile forces of up to 60 N which is below the permissible minimum force of 90N. The small part can be detached by a child and is capable of fitting in a small parts cylinder, presenting a serious risk of choking for children. The plastic packaging bags average plastic sheeting thicknesses of 0.024 mm and 0.025 mm, less than the prescribed minimum thickness and presenting a risk of suffocation.
This product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Wish).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2101-0005
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 19 March 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.