EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy puppy — risk: choking, cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01444/21
Summary
The toy has edges with shards that can cause injuries or cuts. The battery compartment can be opened without a tool, making the batteries accessible. A child can put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard 71-1
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Product
Toy puppy
- Name / model
- C01789
- Barcode
- 5991800017891
- Category
- Toys
- The puppy is made of rigid plastic, the body frame is covered with a material sheath. Brown eyes and black nose - hard plastic, tongue - red ribbon. Metallic yellow elastic cord with a metal pendant on the neck. A box with two AA/R6/UM-3 1.5 V batteries is placed in the abdomen.
What is the risk?
- The toy has edges with shards that can cause injuries or cuts. The battery compartment can be opened without a tool, making the batteries accessible. A child can put the batteries in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the European standard 71-1
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2021
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