EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plastic toy “Pszczolka” — risk: choking, cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02375/25
Summary
There are burrs on the toy's surface, which may cause cuts. Additionally, the product has small parts (green balls) that can be easily detached. 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
- Pszczolka · 198-18
- Barcode
- 5903940014586
- Category
- Toys
- A bee-shaped push along toy, made of plastic material.
What is the risk?
- There are burrs on the toy's surface, which may cause cuts. Additionally, the product has small parts (green balls) that can be easily detached. 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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 19/05/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 19/05/2025
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