EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00040/23
Summary
A small part (nose) can easily detach. A small child may put it 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
- Barcode
- 2014055440009
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy in the shape of a dog (blue, white), sewn-on hat and a bell around the neck (fixed with a rubber band). Screwed-shut battery compartment (for 2 x 1.5 V batteries not supplied).
What is the risk?
- A small part (nose) can easily detach. A small child may put it 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 taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Information for customers and consumers
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 22/12/2022
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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