EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Neca “Plush Doll "Gremlins"” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0897/18
Summary
Parts of the hands of the toy come off easily generating small parts. If a child puts them in the mouth, they may block the airways, causing choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy in the form of the Gizmo character from "Gremlins", with brown and white fur and hard plastic ears, mouth and paws. Packed in a cardboard display box.
What is the risk?
- Parts of the hands of the toy come off easily generating small parts. If a child puts them in the mouth, they may block the airways, causing choking.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 11/05/2018
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