EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Plush toy Teddies “Teddy bear shining in the dark 21 cm” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1846/19
Summary
The product has small parts (eyes) that can easily be detached. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the small parts or the stuffing material 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
- Teddy bear-shaped soft-filled toy in pink-green fabric. It is 21 cm long and the fabric glows in the dark. The product is packed in a printed cardboard box. The product was also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (eyes) that can easily be detached. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the small parts or the stuffing material 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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