Animal pinchingball

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Animal pinchingball
Alert NumberSR/01714/25
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published2 May 2025

Risk Description

The toy has small parts which can detach (eyes). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 26/12/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 02/05/2025

Product Description

Soft red plastic dinosaur toy, containing an LED, with a purple crest and black and white eyes which stick out from the head when the toy is squeezed. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.

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