EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft-filled toys with sequins. Sambro International / Van Cranenbroek “Shimmeez” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1415/19
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 toys with sequins. — Sambro International / Van Cranenbroek
- Brand
- Sambro International / Van Cranenbroek
- Name / model
- Shimmeez · Shimmeez
- Batch number(s)
- 603154010002 / 5166-052018
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toys covered with 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 22/08/2019
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/07/2019
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