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Soft toy cushion Rainbow fox “éléphant peluche coussin en jouet” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0069/18
Summary
The seams on the belly and side of the elephant are too weak. They could be easily opened, making the fibrous stuffing material accessible.A child may take out the stuffing, put it in the mouth and choke on it.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 71-1
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Product
Soft toy cushion — Rainbow fox
- Brand
- Rainbow fox
- Name / model
- éléphant peluche coussin en jouet · Reference X000UBPLSN
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy cushion in the shape of an elephant. The product has been sold online (e.g. via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- The seams on the belly and side of the elephant are too weak. They could be easily opened, making the fibrous stuffing material accessible.A child may take out the stuffing, put it in the mouth and choke on it.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the requirements of the relevant European standard EN 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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