EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toy Pepco — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1770/19
Summary
The accessible plastified foam in the product's wings can be easily broken into small pieces. A small child could put these pieces in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy safety Directive and the relevant European standar EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy in the shape of a white bear wearing a pink dress with wings. The product is sold unpacked.
What is the risk?
- The accessible plastified foam in the product's wings can be easily broken into small pieces. A small child could put these pieces in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of Toy safety Directive and the relevant European standar EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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