EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Puffer toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00465/23
Summary
Small parts (spikes) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Puffer toy
- Category
- Toys
- Various forms (rabbit, chicken), in different colors (yellow, pink, orange, blue) of spiky-looking soft silicone figurines with an elastic cord and flashing LED. The length of the figurine, including the cord, is 15 cm.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (spikes) can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the 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: 28/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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