EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy dog Maogolan “Large Plush Toy Dog” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01709/20
Summary
A small part such as the zip can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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
- Stuffed toy dog in sandy colour with black/brown ears and tail. Dog has long zip underneath with access to the stuffing. The product has been sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- A small part such as the zip can easily detach. A small child may put it in the mouth and choke on it. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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