EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Koochie “Easter” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0056/13
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the fluffy material can be easily removed by the small children, put in the mouth, get stuck and block the airways flow.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Pinkish coloured soft toy in the shape of a sheep with fluffy long fuzz. On the front part, the sheep is carrying a yellow and green soft toy flower.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the fluffy material can be easily removed by the small children, put in the mouth, get stuck and block the airways flow.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/03/2013
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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