EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with spring RUBBABU “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0227/15
Summary
null Some small parts of the toy may be detached easily (ring, snap hook) and swallowed or inhaled by small children, causing choking. In addition, the presence of non-functional sharp elements (tip of the spring) could cause injury to the user.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 animal with a metal spring attachment comprising a ring and a snap hook.
What is the risk?
- null Some small parts of the toy may be detached easily (ring, snap hook) and swallowed or inhaled by small children, causing choking. In addition, the presence of non-functional sharp elements (tip of the spring) could cause injury to the user.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: 04/12/2014
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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