EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy FTU “Plush toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/03135/24
Summary
The stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- The product is the character 'Angel' from the 'Lilo & Stitch' series, approximately 20 cm in size, with an 8 cm cord to which a transparent suction cup measuring approximately 3 cm in diameter is attached.
What is the risk?
- The stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: 21/08/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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