EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Soft toy Wowmax — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0349/19
Summary
The zip tag on the bear can be easily detached and the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible through the zip. A small child may put the zip tag or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke.In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, blocking the airways.The product does not comply with the…
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Product
- Large soft toy (180 cm) in the shape of a bear in dark brown or white colour; vacuum packed inside a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The zip tag on the bear can be easily detached and the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible through the zip. A small child may put the zip tag or the stuffing material in the mouth and choke.In addition, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover the mouth and nose, blocking the airways.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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 14/11/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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