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Plastic toy “Plastic giraffe” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04095/25
Summary
The toy has small parts (legs suction cups) that 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
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Plastic giraffe
- Barcode
- PB2503110144283
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy in the shape of a giraffe in purple. The giraffe's legs can be extended, and there are suction cups at the ends of the legs that can be attached to a window, furniture, etc. Product sold online, in particular via Shein (unique identifier: sl2501076151622677)
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (legs suction cups) that 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 12/06/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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