EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Soft toy Zeeman — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0030/16
Summary
null The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking when put in the mouth by children.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 in the shape of a horse.
What is the risk?
- null The fibrous stuffing material of the toy is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. The stuffing material may cause choking when put in the mouth by children.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): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/02/2016
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