EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy FIZZY — risk: burns, choking, fire
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00839/23
Summary
The toy is flammable and may easily catch, spread a fire and cause a user or bystander to suffer burns. The toy also has a fibrous stuffing material which is easily accessible. A child may put this in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
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Product
- Soft stuffed toy in the shape of a lion attached to a packet of chocolates.
- Recall information: https://https://rappel.consorappel.conso.gouv.gouv.fr.fr
What is the risk?
- The toy is flammable and may easily catch, spread a fire and cause a user or bystander to suffer burns. The toy also has a fibrous stuffing material which is easily accessible. A child may put this in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 71-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/02/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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