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Squeezable toys Sanrio / Hamee “SQUISH ME!” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1877/18
Summary
Small parts can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put one of them in the mouth and choke.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
Squeezable toys — Sanrio / Hamee
- Brand
- Sanrio / Hamee
- Name / model
- SQUISH ME! · HELLO KITTY / SIL-34688, KEROPPI / SIL-34688, MY MELODY / SIL-34688 , POMPOMPURIN / SIL-34688, TUXEDOSAM / SIL-34688
- Category
- Toys
- Squeezable toys ('squishies') in the shape of different baby animal characters with a ball chain attached to their top. Sold in a transparent plastic packaging. Size is approx. 7,cm x 7cm x 4.5cm. The product has been sold online.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily be detached from the toy. A small child may put one of them in the mouth and choke.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: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 12/10/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 30/11/2018
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 30/11/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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