EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Makito “Peluche Loony” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00020/24
Summary
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seam at the back of the neck. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of theToy Safety Directive, nor with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy with plastic eyes, blue jumper with hood and embroidery around the nose. The product is sold online.
What is the risk?
- The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seam at the back of the neck. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of theToy Safety Directive, nor with European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 15/11/2023
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