EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Blue ocean entertainment AG “Peluche cheval Arcado” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03338/25
Summary
The toy contains small parts that can easily detach (the eyes). Small children may 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
Soft toy — Blue ocean entertainment AG
- Brand
- Blue ocean entertainment AG
- Name / model
- Peluche cheval Arcado · 472316FR
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy in the shape of a horse, sold with Lissy magazine (issue No 11H, June/July/August 2024) with colouring pages.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts that can easily detach (the eyes). Small children may 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): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2024
- 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: 03/10/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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