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Hot water bottle in the shape of a teddy bear Import Distribution — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0370/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of burns because the temperature reached by the outer casing of the teddy bear presents a potential risk of burns to children (measured temperature up to 95 C). In addition, in the absence of a seam on one of the soft toy's front legs, the stuffing can be accessed and thus could be ingested or inhaled. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant…
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Product
Hot water bottle in the shape of a teddy bear — Import Distribution
- Brand
- Import Distribution
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Cuddly toy hot water bottle in the shape of an animal teddy bear, packed in a transparent plastic box of approx. 15 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of burns because the temperature reached by the outer casing of the teddy bear presents a potential risk of burns to children (measured temperature up to 95 C). In addition, in the absence of a seam on one of the soft toy's front legs, the stuffing can be accessed and thus could be ingested or inhaled. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant standards EN 71-1 and BS 8433.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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