EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01475/22
Summary
The toy's suction cup, plastic eyes and muzzle may detach, forming small parts. A child may 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
- Name / model
- SN47729
- Barcode
- 5902388805749
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy in the shape of a brown teddy bear with a bow at the neck. The toy is approximately 25 cm high, with a suction cup.
What is the risk?
- The toy's suction cup, plastic eyes and muzzle may detach, forming small parts. A child may 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): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 11/09/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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