EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Key-ring with soft bear Villa “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0036/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the bear's eyes) that easily detach and could be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A key-chain with a soft stuffed plush bear attached, size 145 mm. It has small eyes made out of plastic and an embroidered mouth. The bear is dressed in a skirt and sweatshirt.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (the bear's eyes) that easily detach and could be swallowed by small children.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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