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Soft toy “Plush pig” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00035/22
Summary
Small parts (filings and hard plastic parts) may detach. A small child may put them 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
- Plush pig · XW - 156
- Barcode
- 3858887901647
- Category
- Toys
- Pink pig shape plush toy with red dress.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (filings and hard plastic parts) may detach. A small child may put them 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: 15/12/2021
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 15/12/2021
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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