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Plush toy “Maskotka/240” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0626/18
Summary
The suction cup may detach from the toy. A child may put it in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plush toy
- Name / model
- Maskotka/240 · HMBE747
- Batch number(s)
- 5907659881804
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy in the shape of a pink lemur with a suction cup. Sold without packaging.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup may detach from the toy. A child may put it in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 08/03/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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