Toy guitar
06th November 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Electronic try me 10 Sounds
Description: Battery-powered toy guitar made of hard plastic (upper side white, under side blue), with multi-coloured buttons in the shape of: a farmer (1), animal heads (7), notes (5) and stars (5), and 10 oval buttons with plastic strap for hanging around one's neck (pink), screw-in battery compartment for 3 AA batteries on the under side (not screwed in place, can be opened by pushing the cover). Measurements: length approx. 45 cm. Various melodies, notes and sounds (animal noises) can be heard by pressing the buttons.
Country of origin: China
Attached Images: (click to enlarge)
Danger:
Strangulation and damage to hearing
The product poses a risk of strangulation because it has a strap with which to hang the guitar around one's neck and there is a risk that small children will wind the strap several times around their neck when playing.
The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
In addition, the product can also pose a risk of damage to hearing because the sound emission is too high.
Action Taken:
Stop on sales ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
AUSTRIA
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
06th November 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
