EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01097/21
Summary
Small parts (eyes and a suction cup) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the detached element in the mouth and choke on it. 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
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy Bear with pink or red scarf and suction cup.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (eyes and a suction cup) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the detached element in the mouth and choke on it. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 01/06/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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