EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy with suction cup “SQUID GAME” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02442/23
Summary
The suction cup of the soft toy detaches easily. A child can put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Soft toy with suction cup
- Name / model
- SQUID GAME · 10271
- Barcode
- 8439000010271
- Category
- Toys
- Plush toy in the form of a squid with a suction cup attached to its head.
What is the risk?
- The suction cup of the soft toy detaches easily. A child can put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 15/09/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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