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Soft toy “PINK FONG - Soft toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00085/21
Summary
Due to the weakness of certain seams, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A child may put it 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
- PINK FONG - Soft toy · PFPT-04001-01
- Barcode
- 8809456151623
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toy in the shape of an animal, in a pink colour.
What is the risk?
- Due to the weakness of certain seams, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible. A child may put it 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 17/08/2021
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