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Interactive soft toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1780/19
Summary
Small parts (the eyes and the nose) can easily detach from the soft toy, generating small parts. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause an intestinal irritation. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN…
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Product
Interactive soft toy
- Name / model
- ITEM.N0. HH1797
- Batch number(s)
- 7820190317978
- Category
- Toys
- A soft toy in a dog shape with battery. The dog has plastic eyes and nose. The to wears a Santa vest and cap. The dog emits a barking sound and moves independently. The product is available in different colours.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the eyes and the nose) can easily detach from the soft toy, generating small parts. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause an intestinal irritation. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 21/05/2019
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