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Puffer toy ToiToys “Super Stretchy Centipede” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00863/22
Summary
Small parts (the eyes) 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 stretchy centipedes (pink, mint green, yellow colours) with white eyes
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the eyes) 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): RetailerCategory 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): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Marking the product with appropriate warnings on the risks
- Date of entry into force: 02/06/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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