EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy Mr Pickles “Douglas the Deer” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02150/25
Summary
The product has small parts (the toggles on the removable backpack) which may easily detach. A small child may put them into the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Plush toy — Mr Pickles
- Brand
- Mr Pickles
- Name / model
- Douglas the Deer
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy, in the shape of a white deer wearing blue clothes and a removable backpack.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (the toggles on the removable backpack) which may easily detach. A small child may put them into the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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