EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Komeito Trade — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01412/22
Summary
Small parts (plastic eyes, suction cup) may easily detach. A child may put them 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
Soft toy — Komeito Trade
- Brand
- Komeito Trade
- Barcode
- 6622540002722
- Category
- Toys
- Yellow plush-filled toy in the shape of "Pikachu", with a height of around 25 cm.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (plastic eyes, suction cup) may easily detach. A child may put them 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 08/08/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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