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Pencil case Fluffy Friend — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01650/23
Summary
Small parts (eyes, nose, zipper pull and plastic tab) can easily detach . 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
Pencil case — Fluffy Friend
- Brand
- Fluffy Friend
- Batch number(s)
- SM22210018
- Barcode
- 6416570040331
- Category
- Toys
- Set of two different plush pencil cases. A light brown floppy-eared dog and a grey Schnauzer dog. Both pencil cases have a plastic hook to which other things can be attached.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (eyes, nose, zipper pull and plastic tab) can easily detach . 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: 20/06/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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