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Soft-filled toy with sequins 2) Bananas “Sequin Collection” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0985/19
Summary
Small parts (sequins) can easily be detached from the soft toy. A small child could put them 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
Soft-filled toy with sequins — 2) Bananas
- Brand
- 2) Bananas
- Name / model
- Sequin Collection · 1) 48996, 2) 46872N
- Batch number(s)
- 1) 5018, 5038104489969 2) 4318, 5038104468728
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toy in the shape of a llama and doughnut covered with colorful reversible sequins.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (sequins) can easily be detached from the soft toy. A small child could put them 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/05/2019
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