03.11.2026 18:41
The Ministry of Trade announced that the sale of a stress ball toy, which poses a choking hazard to children due to the small parts inside it, and a bicycle, which also poses a choking hazard, has been banned. It was stated that both products will be withdrawn from the market.
The Ministry of Trade has taken action for two products that pose a choking hazard to children. The sale of a stress ball that carries a risk due to the small parts inside it, as well as a bicycle that also poses a choking hazard, has been banned. It has been decided that both products, which do not comply with safety standards, will be withdrawn from the market.
STRESS BALL BANNED
In the statement made on the Ministry's social media account, the following statements were included: "As a result of inspections carried out by our Ministry of Trade, it was determined that the toy named 'MAY Brake Systems Printed Stress Ball' poses a risk to children's health and safety. It was determined that the product may pose a choking risk due to small parts and may lead to serious dangers if airflow is obstructed. While the placing of the product on the market has been banned, it has been decided to withdraw it from the market. We continue our inspections decisively to protect our children's health and safety and to ensure the peace of mind of our families. You can access the Unsafe Product Information System at https://gubis.ticaret.gov.tr"
A BAN WAS ALSO IMPOSED ON THE SALE OF A BICYCLE
In the statement regarding the banned bicycle, the following statements were included: "Within the scope of market surveillance and inspections carried out by our Ministry of Trade, it was determined that a toy brand's children's bicycle poses a risk of choking and mechanical injury. While the placing of the product on the market, which threatens our children's health and safety, has been banned, it has been decided to withdraw the product from the market. We continue our inspections decisively for our children's safety and take all necessary measures against unsafe products. You can access the Unsafe Product Information System at https://gubis.ticaret.gov.tr."