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Plush toy “Noisy nod” — risk: strangulation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01586/22
Summary
The plush toy's hands have long strings. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plush toy
- Name / model
- Noisy nod
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy representing a green elf.
What is the risk?
- The plush toy's hands have long strings. They can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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: 01/11/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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