EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy “PLUSH TOY CAT-souvenir” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02318/25
Summary
The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams on the back. A small child may put the filling 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
- PLUSH TOY CAT-souvenir · 22035
- Barcode
- 3856031306539
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy in the shape of an oblong gray cat with white underneath
What is the risk?
- The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams on the back. A small child may put the filling 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: 09/04/2025
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