EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00666/20
Summary
The plastic eyes may easily be detached from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- 2315C / 40cm
- Barcode
- 5290436719194
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toy in the shape of a brown bear.
What is the risk?
- The plastic eyes may easily be detached from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European Standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/01/2020
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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