EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Felt-tip pens "OMY" “Feutres Jumbo Ultralavables” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03327/25
Summary
The product contains removable parts (the nibs of the pens) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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Product
- Box of nine felt-tip pens. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr
What is the risk?
- The product contains removable parts (the nibs of the pens) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-3.
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: 21/08/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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