EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Ostoy “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1234/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (jacket button) that may easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy in form of a fox wearing green trousers and a white and yellow top with a blue neck scarf. It is 27 cm long and contains soft stuffing. The label contains the inscription "LOVELY LOOKING QUALITY TOYS" and a picture of two teddy bears holding a balloon.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts (jacket button) that may easily detach and be swallowed by small children. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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