Child’s animal hat

Burns, Choking, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Child’s animal hat
Alert NumberA12/0737/19
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeBurns, Choking, Strangulation
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberReference: AH17-AL-1 , head of wolf, bear, cow, leopard, ladybird, monkey, giraffe, tiger, panda, dog, frog, unicorn.
Published10 May 2019

Risk Description

The products contain small parts that can easily be detached and a cord attached that is too long. A small child may put the small parts on the mouth and choke on them.The cord could wrap itself around the child's neck without the child being able to remove it, causing strangulation. At the same time, the flap forming the scarf is flamable. 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: Unknown

Product Description

Animal-shaped hat for childen under 36 months.

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