Forest Friends
Forest Friends was recalled on 17 January 2020 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/00064/20. Strangulation risk reported by Poland. The cord attached to the toy is too long.
| Alert Number | A12/00064/20 |
| Brand | Canpol babies |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | EAN 5901691811546 |
| Model Number | CODE 0180430, N0 68/048_pin |
| Published | 17 January 2020 |
Risk Description
The cord attached to the toy is too long. The cord can wrap around child's neck and become trapped, leading to strangulation. 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): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 13/12/2019
Product Description
An owl-shaped soft musical toy with cord attached. Packaging: foil bag
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Forest Friends.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.