EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Puffer toy Teo`s “Fluffy Teddibär, Strizza e Brilla” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00862/22
Summary
Small parts (the bow and the arms) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Puffer toy in the shape of a green, spiky bear with painted face and heart with a bow and with a LED light strobe inside.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the bow and the arms) can easily detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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