EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy animals Foticos — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0408/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cup can be detached and swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Animal-shaped soft toy with a 7cm long string and a suction cup at the end of the string.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the suction cup can be detached and swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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