EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Key ring with soft toy Mikebon — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01640/24
Summary
Small parts (the plastic eye of the plush toy) detach too easily. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plush toy with keychain (reindeer and elk figure).
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the plastic eye of the plush toy) detach too easily. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 05/06/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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