Baby's first soft book 1) Friendly Faces in the Wild; 2) Friendly Faces in the Garden; 3) Pitter Pat
Baby's first soft book 1) Friendly Faces in the Wild; 2) Friendly Faces in the Garden; 3) Pitter Pat was recalled on 28 July 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1015/17. Choking risk reported by United Kingdom. The sewn-in information label inside the fabric book can easily detach.
| Alert Number | A12/1015/17 |
| Brand | Wee Gallery by Quarto Publishing |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 28 July 2017 |
Risk Description
The sewn-in information label inside the fabric book can easily detach. Small children may put this label 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
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 05/06/2017
Product Description
Fabric, concertina book with two ears or legs, an information label made of fabric and a band around the book to which a tag is attached by string. The book comes in the shape of a bear, cat, tiger and penguin. It is packaged in a cardboard box with a transparent lid.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Baby's first soft book 1) Friendly Faces in the Wild; 2) Friendly Faces in the Garden; 3) Pitter Pat.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.