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Soft toy “Green Grinch-like Plush Toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01859/26
Summary
The soft toy has a small part (the nose) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Green Grinch-like Plush Toy
- Category
- Toys
- Green plush toy resembling the Grinch.
- Sold online: eBay(404418898068) /
What is the risk?
- The soft toy has a small part (the nose) that can easily detach. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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