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MAROMAX Panda backpack — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingSep 8, 2023
Photo from the official notice: MAROMAX Panda backpack — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: MAROMAX Panda backpack — choking risk
Photo from the official notice: MAROMAX Panda backpack — choking risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The suction cup of the soft toy detaches easily and its seams are too weak, making the fibrous stuffing material accessible. A child can put this in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN71-1.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (17/02/2023)
  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (09/01/2023)

Product description

Backpack with a soft toy (panda or elephant) that has its paws inserted in two holes in the front pocket. The soft toy can be removed from the backpack.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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