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Plush toy Silja Line — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0935/19
Summary
Both products pose a risk of choking due to small part (plastic nose) which can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Plush toy — Silja Line
- Brand
- Silja Line
- Name / model
- 1) seal medium2) seal small
- Batch number(s)
- 1) bar code: 6430047080064 (code: 8680/2019 and 8684/2019) 2) bar code: 6430047080026 (code: 8680/2019 and 8687/2019 and 8686/2019 and 8684/2019)
- Category
- Toys
- White plush toy seals (sizes: small and medium) with plastic eyes and a nose. A cardboard label is attached to the toys. Toys also have a fabric information label in them.
What is the risk?
- Both products pose a risk of choking due to small part (plastic nose) which can be easily detached. A child could put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and 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: 11/06/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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