EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Microwaveable soft toy Kuddleez “Microwaveable toys” — risk: burns
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0702/19
Summary
When heated up, the material of the soft toy can easily smoulder. The product can consequently cause burns if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Soft toy in the shape of a bear that can be heated up in the microwave and used as a hot water bottle. Sold without any packaging but with a label attached.
What is the risk?
- When heated up, the material of the soft toy can easily smoulder. The product can consequently cause burns if in contact with the skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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