EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy 4Kidz “Zabawka” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01817/23
Summary
The sequins can easily be detached from the toy. A child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- A soft toy in the shape of a unicorn with sequins attached, approx. 550 mm long.
What is the risk?
- The sequins can easily be detached from the toy. A child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/07/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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