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Squeezable toy “Squishy - slice of watermelon” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0070/19
Summary
The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff and small parts can easily be detached. This may lead especially children to put the small pieces in the mouth and choke on them.
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Product
Squeezable toy
- Name / model
- Squishy - slice of watermelon
- Batch number(s)
- 6939080799204
- Category
- Toys
- Imitation of a watermelon slice made of soft foam plastic with scent ('squishy'), distributed in a plastic sealable bag.
What is the risk?
- The product, due to its characteristic form, colour and size, may be mistaken for foodstuff and small parts can easily be detached. This may lead especially children to put the small pieces in the mouth and choke on them.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 21/09/2019
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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