EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy “Pes” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0391/19
Summary
The bell on the product can easily be detached. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools. A small child could take a battery and put it in the mouth, which could cause chemical burns to the skin or mouth if the battery is leaking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Plush toy
- Name / model
- Pes · 4-4N140LNN4355
- Batch number(s)
- 8594355123450
- Category
- Toys
- Battery-operated, toy dog in hard plastic covered with plush material. Two different models, one with a bow on its head and a second with a hat and eyeglasses. Both models have a a string with a bell around the neck.
What is the risk?
- The bell on the product can easily be detached. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools. A small child could take a battery and put it in the mouth, which could cause chemical burns to the skin or mouth if the battery is leaking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/12/2018
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