EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with sequins Sequin Glitzies “Magic Sequin Friends” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0837/19
Summary
The small sequins on the product can be easily detached. A small child could put the sequins 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
Soft toy with sequins — Sequin Glitzies
- Brand
- Sequin Glitzies
- Name / model
- Magic Sequin Friends · 453104
- Batch number(s)
- 5050565377920
- Category
- Toys
- Soft-filled toys in the shape of a cat or an owl, both covered with colourful reversible sequins.
What is the risk?
- The small sequins on the product can be easily detached. A small child could put the sequins 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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