EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Toy squid Dika Toys “Raupe mit Licht 24 cm” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01370/24
Summary
The toy contains small parts (eyes and tentacles) which can easily detach. 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 plastic squid in orange colour with soft tentacles, bulging eyes, a strap, and an internal light.
What is the risk?
- The toy contains small parts (eyes and tentacles) which can easily detach. 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 taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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