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Soft toy YOYOSO “Khaki striped cute lying cat plush toy 23cm” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02484/26
Summary
The YOYOSO "Khaki striped cute lying cat plush toy" poses a serious choking risk due to easily detachable small parts like eyes and accessible stuffing. The product fails to meet the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1 standards, leading to a ban on its marketing in Europe.
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Product
- Khaki-striped soft toy in the shape of a cat.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (eyes) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. Additionally, the fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of the seams. A small child may also put it in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2026
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