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BENZI reindeer and father christmas - battery-powered reindeer and father christmas — chemical & choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalChokingNov 21, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a choking and a chemical risk because the batteries in the toy can easily be removed. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71 and EN 50088.

Measures taken

  • Import rejected by the customs authorities — Other

Product description

A battery-operated, plush reindeer carrying a Father Christmas on its back. The batteries, which are not button batteries, are located in the reindeer's underside. The packaging is a cardboard box with indications in English. It carries the symbol indicating that it is not recommended for children under the age of three because it contains small parts, and a CE mark. The importer's details are given, along with the warning that it is not a toy.

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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