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Soft toy “Knautschbär mit LED” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01291/21
Summary
A small part (plastic bow) may easily detach from the toy . A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Knautschbär mit LED · Quetschspielzeug, Knautschspielzeug
- Barcode
- 4058411009392
- Category
- Toys
- Squeezable orange bear with LED and a yellow bow. It has printed black eyes and nose. It is approximately 8 cm in size. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- A small part (plastic bow) may easily detach from the toy . A small child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/08/2021
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 31/08/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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