EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Squeeze toy “SQUISHY TAART” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0740/18
Summary
Small parts can easily detach from the toy. A young child may put a small part in the mouth and choke on it. 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
Squeeze toy
- Name / model
- SQUISHY TAART · Item no.: 83310020
- Batch number(s)
- 3700115100202
- Category
- Toys
- Scented squeeze toy in the shape of a cake; sold in translucent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- Small parts can easily detach from the toy. A young child may put a small part in the mouth and choke on it. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2018
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