EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeeze toy “Mini Kitty in the Bag” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0071/18
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are accessible. Children might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Squeeze toy
- Name / model
- Mini Kitty in the Bag · 528
- Category
- Toys
- A squeezable, hessian fabric toy – emits a sound like a cat meowing when squeezed. A small pink snap-hook and a label are attached to the toy.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are accessible. Children might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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: 06/12/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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