EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic doll — risk: chemical, choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0232/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the eyelashes are easily detachable and can be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.In addition, the product poses a chemical risk because the battery compartment is accessible, and a risk of injuries because there is a metal wire with sharp points inside the doll, which…
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Product
Plastic doll
- Name / model
- Item No. 24000
- Batch number(s)
- -
- Category
- Toys
- Doll with a plastic head, hands and feet but with a soft torso. Long blonde hair. Clothing style varies. Approximately 60cm tall. Battery compartment inside soft body.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the eyelashes are easily detachable and can be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.In addition, the product poses a chemical risk because the battery compartment is accessible, and a risk of injuries because there is a metal wire with sharp points inside the doll, which can be easily removed.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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