EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with keychain Lelukulma “Husky keychain” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00315/23
Summary
The soft toy has a small part (dog's nose) that may easily detach. A child may put it in the 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
- Soft toy in the shape of a Siberian Husky dog, with a key-chain.
What is the risk?
- The soft toy has a small part (dog's nose) that may easily detach. A child may put it in the 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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 31/01/2023
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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