EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Doll — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01301/20
Summary
Small parts such as the raincoat button can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Doll
- Barcode
- 321925650028
- Category
- Toys
- The toy has a simple design. The body, legs and arms are made of a textile material that is stuffed with synthetic fibers. The toy is covered with an artificial leather raincoat with plastic buttons. Inside the body of the toy is a rectangular plastic box that emits sound.
What is the risk?
- Small parts such as the raincoat button can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/09/2020
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