EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toy Simba “lion king soft filled toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00268/20
Summary
The plastic sticker can easily become detached, generating a small part. A small child may put it 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
- Lion king soft filled toy (simba) in brown colour with red ruff and tail. It can make sounds.
What is the risk?
- The plastic sticker can easily become detached, generating a small part. A small child may put it 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): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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