EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy LIHUA — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01364/20
Summary
A small part (the suction cup) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the detached element in the mouth and choke on it. 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-filled toy in the shape of a ninja warrior with a suction cup fixed to the head.
What is the risk?
- A small part (the suction cup) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the detached element in the mouth and choke on it. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Stop of sales
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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