EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy set “Dinosaur Party Favours” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01836/26
Summary
The toy has small parts (eggs and plastic toys) which can easily be detached. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in the mouth. Small parts may be bitten off, which could lead to choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive…
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Product
Toy set
- Name / model
- Dinosaur Party Favours · 854528
- Category
- Toys
- Dinosaur-themed party favours including cards, eggs and plastic toys. Sold as 6, 12, or 24pc.
- Sold online: Amazon(B0FR4H1D9G ) /
What is the risk?
- The toy has small parts (eggs and plastic toys) which can easily be detached. A small child could put them in the mouth and choke. Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in the mouth. Small parts may be bitten off, which could lead to 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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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