EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy dinosaur Animal — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02900/24
Summary
Small parts (the sound producing part in the dinosaur mouth) are easily detached from the toy. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. The button batteries inside the sound producing part can also detach at the same time. A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety…
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Product
- Green plastic battery powered dinosaur with sound.
What is the risk?
- Small parts (the sound producing part in the dinosaur mouth) are easily detached from the toy. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke. The button batteries inside the sound producing part can also detach at the same time. A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 04/10/2024
Photos
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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