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Soft toy Brimarex “PLAYME - SOFT DOLL” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1028/16
Summary
null The nose of the doll, as well as the buttons of the dress, can be easily detached. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft, stuffed doll approximately 390 mm high. The eyes and mouth are embroidered and the nose is made of hard plastic covered with textile material. The doll is dressed in a dress with two buttons. No packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The nose of the doll, as well as the buttons of the dress, can be easily detached. A child may put them in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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