EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Backpack MAROMAX “Panda” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02066/23
Summary
The suction cup of the soft toy detaches easily and its seams are too weak, making the fibrous stuffing material accessible. A child can put this in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN71-1.
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Product
- Backpack with a soft toy (panda or elephant) that has its paws inserted in two holes in the front pocket. The soft toy can be removed from the backpack.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/2023-02-0174
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the soft toy detaches easily and its seams are too weak, making the fibrous stuffing material accessible. A child can put this in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 17/02/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/01/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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