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Soft toy Lelukulma — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1501/16
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking due to small parts (the nose) which can be easily detached. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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
- Pink cat soft toy (approx. 20 cm long) with glittery multi-coloured eyes and collar. The cat has also a multi-coloured tail. A cardboard label is attached to the ear of the toy.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking due to small parts (the nose) which can be easily detached. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 26/10/2016
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