EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with keyring — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1803/19
Summary
Small parts (the ring and the removable fastener) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin and too big: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European…
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Product
Soft toy with keyring
- Name / model
- WIFNDTU PORTE-CLES EN PELUCHE DOUX POUR SAC DE POUPEE MOTIF COCHON 10 CM / Piglet 21021695 [Red] 5A.9.2.68
- Batch number(s)
- ASIN B07MYYRZ7J
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toy piglet with a keyring sold in a transparent plastic bag. The filling material is lightly perfumed. The product was sold online (in particular via Amazon).
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the ring and the removable fastener) can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic of the packaging is too thin and too big: If a child plays with it, the plastic might cover the nose and mouth, causing the child to suffocate. 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: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): This product listing was removed by Amazon.
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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