EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02021/25
Summary
Small parts can detach easily (eyes, ball chains). A child may put them in their 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
- HL4489-1-20, PB2503250081097
- Category
- Toys
- A teddy bear soft toy. The packaging contains 20 toys. Product sold online, in particular via Shein.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can detach easily (eyes, ball chains). A child may put them in their 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: 08/05/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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