EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft Toy Winsterch “Plush Cat Toy” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01489/20
Summary
The nose can easily detach from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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
- Large grey plush cat toy. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The nose can easily detach from the toy, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke on them. 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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 06/10/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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