EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy John Toy “AT Panenka Rose” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00694/20
Summary
Small parts (the hook and loop fastener) can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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
- A soft body doll with plastic hands and feet and face, hair pulled into two braids. It has a hat with a green bow on its head.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the hook and loop fastener) can detach from the toy. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 28/12/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 13/02/2020
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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