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Soft toy “50 cm Coloré Inchworm Doux Belle Chenille Oreiller Peluche Développement Bébé Jouet” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01032/24
Summary
The toy contains small parts (eyes), which can easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the red and yellow segments can easily detach and the fibrous material becomes easily accessible. A child may put it 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
Soft toy
- Name / model
- 50 cm Coloré Inchworm Doux Belle Chenille Oreiller Peluche Développement Bébé Jouet
- Category
- Toys
- Multicoloured caterpillar soft toy, 42 cm long. Product sold online, in particular via Joom (unique identifier: 1487329381209665748-213-1-582-2555690655).
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (eyes), which can easily detach. As a consequence, a small child may put them in the mouth and choke. In addition, the red and yellow segments can easily detach and the fibrous material becomes easily accessible. A child may put it 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/09/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 27/09/2023
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