EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toy Teddies “Drak Čmoudík zpívající” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00285/20
Summary
Small parts (from the battery compartment: cable and glue) can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft-filled toy in the shape of a two-headed dragon in green colour, about 30 cm large. Built-in playing machine in the abdominal part, which is powered by 2x1,5V (AA batteries).
What is the risk?
- Small parts (from the battery compartment: cable and glue) can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with 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: ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2020
- 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: 01/01/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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