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Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0132/19)

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChokingNov 29, 2019
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0132/19)
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0132/19)
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0132/19)
Photo from the official notice: Interactive soft toy — choking risk (INFO/0132/19)

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

  • Destruction of the product — Importer (27/05/2019)
  • Import rejected at border — Importer (27/05/2019)

Product description

A dog-shaped, battery-powered toy covered with artificial fur. The dog wearing red ribbon around its neck. The dog emits a barking sound and moves independently. The product is available in different colours. The battery compartment is not secured with a screw.

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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