EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy POP MART “The Monsters” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03243/25
Summary
Small parts (metal ring and right hand) can easily detach . As a result, a small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy with a keychain. Product sold online, in particular via SHEIN with identification number: sl25052867322313202.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (metal ring and right hand) can easily detach . As a result, a small child could put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 22/07/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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