EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Plodine “PLUSH DOG” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00130/22
Summary
The seams of the toy are too weak. A child can easily access the fibrous stuffing material, put it in the mouth, and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy SafetyDirective nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Plush stuffed grey dog
- Recall information: https://www.plodine.hr/obavijesti/18/obavijest-za-kupce-o-povlacenju-proizvoda-plisana-igracka-pas-ean-cod-3856025827026
What is the risk?
- The seams of the toy are too weak. A child can easily access the fibrous stuffing material, put it in the mouth, and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy SafetyDirective nor with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 13/09/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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