Toy Xylophone
- Affected
- Wooden xylophone with eight coloured metal keys and two wooden beaters. Packaged in cellophane with music sheet in Chinese
- The problem
- Product presents a serious choking risk due to detachable small parts which fit into a small parts cylinder.
- 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 – Musical Instruments |
|---|---|
| Packaging codes | CF06951A1X01, B15-02-C-05, 10011592182, 200924-0152 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Wooden xylophone with eight coloured metal keys and two wooden beaters. Packaged in cellophane with music sheet in Chinese |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Hazard
Two of the pegs holding the keys in place detached under tensile forces of 70N and 76N, below the minimum permissible force of 90N. One of the spheres on the drumstick also detached under a tensile force of 63N less than the prescribed minimum. These small parts can be detached by children and are capable of fitting into a small parts cylinder, presenting a serious risk of choking.
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: 2012-0249
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.