EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Remote-controlled dog An Yuan “Remöte dog and Fioss pet” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00020/19
Summary
The eyes and the nose can easily detach from the soft toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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
- A dog-shaped, remote-controlled toy covered with artificial fur. The dog has plastic eyes and nose. The remote control is bone shaped. The dog emits a barking sound and moves independently. The product is available in two types.
What is the risk?
- The eyes and the nose can easily detach from the soft toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/11/2019
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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