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Universe Toy soft toy — choking risk (A12/0705/16)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingJun 10, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Universe Toy soft toy — choking risk (A12/0705/16)
Photo from the official notice: Universe Toy soft toy — choking risk (A12/0705/16)
Photo from the official notice: Universe Toy soft toy — choking risk (A12/0705/16)

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

Hazard

The eyes of the toy easily detach, generating small parts which could be put into the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Furthermore, seams located on the bear under the heart open easily. A small child could thus access the stuffing material, put it in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/03/2016)

Product description

Soft toy teddy bear, brown with multicoloured stripes on the feet and ears (approx. height: 22 cm). The teddy bear holds a pillow in the shape of a heart with multicoloured stripes.

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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