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Socks with teddy bear key-ring FRIZZLE SOCKS WOMEN “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0676/13
Summary
null The teddy bear key ring attached to the socks poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (key ring chain) that can be easily detached and can be swallowed by small children. The key ring does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Socks with teddy bear key-ring — FRIZZLE SOCKS WOMEN
- Brand
- FRIZZLE SOCKS WOMEN
- Name / model
- Unknown · Art.no. 70780007
- Batch number(s)
- 8714426780065
- Category
- Toys
- Girls' socks sold with a teddy bear key-ring. The size of the teddy bear soft toy is about 8.5 cm and it has a textile eyelet on the head. The legs and arms of the teddy bear are sewn to the body and it has black plastic eyes and an embroidered nose.
What is the risk?
- null The teddy bear key ring attached to the socks poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (key ring chain) that can be easily detached and can be swallowed by small children. The key ring does not comply with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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