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Playmat “Bathing the Bears Play Mat” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00006/26
Summary
The product has small parts (poles) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Playmat
- Name / model
- Bathing the Bears Play Mat
- Category
- Toys
- Children’s playmat containing multiple buttons and other stimulation accessories.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (poles) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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: 13/11/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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