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Toy dog “ASPIC” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03765/24
Summary
The collar of the toy dog can easily break, resulting in small parts (the collar bell). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Toy dog
- Name / model
- ASPIC · 0081
- Barcode
- 2419720500819
- Category
- Toys
- A black and white dog on a blue plastic leash. The toy has soft, stuffed head and a hard body. It has a collar with a metal bell on the neck, and a battery box with three AA 1.5 V batteries.
What is the risk?
- The collar of the toy dog can easily break, resulting in small parts (the collar bell). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. 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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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