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Stress ball toy Pinch Family “Stress reducing Toys” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02768/25
Summary
The product has small parts that can easily detach (bobbles and cheese). A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Stress ball toy — Pinch Family
- Brand
- Pinch Family
- Name / model
- Stress reducing Toys · EK1772002
- Barcode
- 6536232153565
- Category
- Toys
- Set containing white squishy figure with small loose bobbles and a piece of hard-plastic cheese. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: 25083594)
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts that can easily detach (bobbles and cheese). A small child may put them in their mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive or with European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 15/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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