EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Maxicâlin “Animal mort de rire” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01563/22
Summary
The nose of the toy may easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Animated soft toy in the shape of a monkey or dog that rolls around on the ground and makes a laughing sound.
- Recall information: https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel//8037/interne
What is the risk?
- The nose of the toy may easily detach. A child may put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 07/09/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 02/09/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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