EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Childcare articles and children's equipment
Toothbrush “Kid U Shaped Traning Toothbrush” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/00187/26
Summary
The product has small parts (silicone brush) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toothbrush
- Name / model
- Kid U Shaped Traning Toothbrush · MDB-OWLB
- Batch number(s)
- 2025-OWLB
- Barcode
- 6972419270715
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- U- shaped toothbrush / teething toy with pink handle and owl sticker for brushing teeth and massaging gums. Due to its added play value (animal character) and ease of handling, it is additionally recognized as a toy suitable for children under 36 months. Product sold online, in particular via Temu.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (silicone brush) that can easily detach. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation and the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- 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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