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Plush toy “Maskotka pluszowa” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0408/19
Summary
Small parts (the plastic eyes) can be easily detached from the toy. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the detached elements or the stuffing material into 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 pluszowa · 92121
- Batch number(s)
- EAN 5907693121218
- Category
- Toys
- Duck-shaped plush toy, sold without packaging. Labels attached to the toy.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the plastic eyes) can be easily detached from the toy. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the detached elements or the stuffing material into 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: 15/01/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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