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Soft toy “Panda soft toy (white/black)” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01381/21
Summary
A small part (the zip) may detach. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the small part or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Panda soft toy (white/black) · MRT-1213
- Category
- Toys
- White and black Panda, soft toy, height: 100 cm. Identified products have a zip on the body which can be opened and access gained to the filling material.
What is the risk?
- A small part (the zip) may detach. In addition, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A small child may put the small part or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the 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: 02/08/2021
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