Product Safety Report: XMCSLM Wooden Abacus Calculating Beads (2108-0243)

Product Safety Report for educational toy presenting a serious risk of choking.

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.
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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

Updates to this page

Published 26 March 2022