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Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0131/19)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChokingNov 29, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0131/19)
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0131/19)
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0131/19)

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

Hazard

Small parts (the eyes and the nose) can easily detach from the soft toy, generating small parts. The battery compartment can be easily opened, leaving batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause intestinal irritation. A small child may put the small parts in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Distributor (17/07/2019)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Distributor (17/07/2019)

Product description

A soft toy in a dog shape with battery. The dog has plastic eyes that emit green lights and move independently and plastic nose. The dog wears a Santa vest and cap.

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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