Attention parents! Ministry orders ban and recall of two children's toys

It was decided to ban the placing on the market of the children's bicycle, which was determined by the Ministry of Commerce to be at risk of suffocation and mechanical injury, and the stress ball toy, which was determined to be at risk for the health and safety of children, and to recall the product from the market.

In the written statement made by the Ministry, it was stated that for the children's bicycle in question, "Within the scope of market surveillance and inspections carried out by our Ministry of Commerce, it was determined that a children's bicycle of a toy brand carries the risk of suffocation and mechanical injury. While the marketing of the product that threatens the health and safety of our children is prohibited, it was decided to withdraw the product from the market. We continue our inspections with determination for the safety of our children and take all necessary measures against unsafe products. You can access the Unsafe Product Information System at https://gubis.ticaret.gov.tr."

In the statement made on the ministry's social media account, it was stated that for the other product, "As a result of the inspections carried out by our Ministry of Commerce, it was determined that the toy named 'MAY Brake Systems Written Stretch Ball' poses a risk for the health and safety of children. It was determined that the product may pose a risk of suffocation due to small parts and may cause serious dangers if the air flow is blocked. It was decided to withdraw the product from the market while the supply of the product in question was banned. We continue our inspections with determination to protect the health and safety of our children and to ensure the peace of our families. Unsafe "You can access the Product Information System at https://gubis.ticaret.gov.tr."