EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy dog Zheng Xin Toys “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/2139/14
Summary
null The eyes, nose and little bell become easily detached. This may lead small children to put them in the mouth, suck or swallow them, causing choking. In addition, the battery compartment could be opened leaving the small batteries accessible. If put in the mouth and ingested by children, the batteries may pose a chemical risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soft toy dog — Zheng Xin Toys
- Brand
- Zheng Xin Toys
- Name / model
- Unknown · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy dog, in various colours, with glued-on hat, brown eyes and black nose, small bell.
What is the risk?
- null The eyes, nose and little bell become easily detached. This may lead small children to put them in the mouth, suck or swallow them, causing choking. In addition, the battery compartment could be opened leaving the small batteries accessible. If put in the mouth and ingested by children, the batteries may pose a chemical risk. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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