EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy “Lalka szmaciana” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00335/20
Summary
Small parts (zipper and its elements) can be easily detached from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Lalka szmaciana · N0-1000699
- Barcode
- 5902444006998
- Category
- Toys
- Pink soft toy doll.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (zipper and its elements) can be easily detached from the toy. A child may put them in the mouth and choke. The plastic of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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