EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Baby teether “Baby toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03162/25
Summary
A small part (plastic ball with attached cord) can easily detach. A child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Baby teether
- Name / model
- Baby toys · 126-53
- Batch number(s)
- 1261
- Category
- Toys
- Baby teether. Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN. Date of production: 26.01.2025. Product identification number: sa25040918151356116.
What is the risk?
- A small part (plastic ball with attached cord) can easily detach. A child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 17/07/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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