EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeeze toy “I LOVE SQUISHY” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0702/18
Summary
Small parts can easily detach from the toy. Small children may put these in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Squeeze toy
- Name / model
- I LOVE SQUISHY · WD2018010074EN
- Category
- Toys
- Squishy toy in the shape of a pink bear, sold in transparent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach from the toy. Small children may put these in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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: 26/04/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 08/05/2018
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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