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Soft velvet bear "Deco" KSD — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0320/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of choking because the seams of the soft toy are weak and holes can easily form. The stuffing is thus accessible as well as a small bag of balls, which is open, and these balls could be put into the mouth and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
- Soft toy (bear) made from ribbed velvet; available in beige or brown and in two sizes - 30cm and a smaller version.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of choking because the seams of the soft toy are weak and holes can easily form. The stuffing is thus accessible as well as a small bag of balls, which is open, and these balls could be put into the mouth and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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