EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Novelty “Monster Mash” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0099/14
Summary
null Young children could remove the plastic ball covering the stomach of the toy and access the fibrous material used to stuff the toy and put it into the mouth. The fibrous stuffing can get caught in the child's larynx and block the respiratory tracts. 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
- Monster Mash soft filled toys with keyring attachment (approx 18cm tall), 6 different types available. No known packaging - toys made available in arcade prize machines.
What is the risk?
- null Young children could remove the plastic ball covering the stomach of the toy and access the fibrous material used to stuff the toy and put it into the mouth. The fibrous stuffing can get caught in the child's larynx and block the respiratory tracts. 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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