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Soft toy Unikatoy “GE JEŽ 23CM 25455” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00024/23
Summary
Small parts (nose and eyes) may become detached. The fibrous stuffing is accessible. A child may put any of these in its 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
- Plush toy shaped as a hedgehog
What is the risk?
- Small parts (nose and eyes) may become detached. The fibrous stuffing is accessible. A child may put any of these in its 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 21/12/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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