EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Doll Youfei “MIMINO SMIJE” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0383/18
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened and the button cell batteries inside are accessible. A small child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking if swallowed or inhaled.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Product
- Textile doll with a hard plastic head; hands and feet are made of soft plastic. The toy is packed in a plastic bag with a label for consumers.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened and the button cell batteries inside are accessible. A small child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking if swallowed or inhaled.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 18/02/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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