EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy MJCM Limited “Plush Toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02546/24
Summary
The toy contains small parts (eye and suction cup) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN…
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Product
Soft toy — MJCM Limited
- Brand
- MJCM Limited
- Name / model
- Plush Toy · 1138164123
- Batch number(s)
- 20231202
- Barcode
- 6932931853
- Category
- Toys
- Green soft toy tortoise with a suction cup attached to a textile cord. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (eye and suction cup) which can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the filling material 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): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 30/06/2024
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 20/04/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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