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Soft toy BENGY “Marianne Night Light” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0201/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that may easily detach and be swallowed by children. In addition, the product has non-functional sharp elements which may cause injuries.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- 28-cm stuffed toy, soft and flexible with a light-up belly. The item comes attached to a sheet of blue cardboard (part of blister packaging) bearing the following text: “Washable at 30°. Compliant with European safety standards. Please remove plastic ties before giving the toy to your child. Please
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that may easily detach and be swallowed by children. In addition, the product has non-functional sharp elements which may cause injuries.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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