EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Universe Toy — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0059/16
Summary
null The seam on the back of the stuffed toy opens easily. A small child could access the stuffing material, put it 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
Soft toy — Universe Toy
- Brand
- Universe Toy
- Name / model
- Item No.: 10505037
- Batch number(s)
- 6924105050378
- Category
- Toys
- Soft toy teddy bear in pink with blue, white, pink and red stripes on the feet and ears (approx. height: 32 cm). The teddy bear holds a pillow in a shape of a heart with the inscription 'Kiss baby'.
What is the risk?
- null The seam on the back of the stuffed toy opens easily. A small child could access the stuffing material, put it 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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/03/2016
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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