EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Fancy “Hare Benya” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1825/17
Summary
Small parts (eyes and a nose) can detach from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke.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
- Pink soft toy in the shape of a rabbit with white ears filled with synthetic filling.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (eyes and a nose) can detach from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke.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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/11/2017
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