EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Ty “Beanie Boos” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00013/20
Summary
A small part (elastic band) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the small part in the mouth and choke on it. 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
- Unicorn-shaped soft toy without packaging but with a label attached to the toy.
- Recall information: http://www.meteorcee.eu/?lang=pl
What is the risk?
- A small part (elastic band) may be easily detached from the toy. A small child may put the small part in the mouth and choke on it. 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 taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Making the marketing of the product subject to prior conditions
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2019
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 26/11/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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