EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with key ring KO BONNIE — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00033/21
Summary
The toy includes a key ring which is too small and can easily detach from it. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams, particularly in the ear of the toy. A small child may put the key ring or the stuffing material 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…
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Product
- Small dark brown soft toy (monkey) with beige feet and ears. A key ring is attached to it. The product was also sold online, in particular via Wish.
What is the risk?
- The toy includes a key ring which is too small and can easily detach from it. Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams, particularly in the ear of the toy. A small child may put the key ring or the stuffing material 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/11/2020
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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