EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled Toy OMG TOYS “Lion Dog” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1779/19
Summary
The plastic sheeting on the product's paws can be easily broken and detached, generating small parts. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke on them.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
- Soft toy in the form of a brown dog with black ears.
What is the risk?
- The plastic sheeting on the product's paws can be easily broken and detached, generating small parts. A small child may put these in the mouth and choke on them.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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 30/10/2019
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