Hot Dogs - hottie pillow

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Hot Dogs - hottie pillow
Alert NumberA12/0093/14
BrandAROMA HOME
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginUnited Kingdom
Model NumberWestie
Published24 January 2014

Risk Description

null The product poses a risk of choking because the soft-toy dog contains a bag of seeds, which is easily accessible for children. Children could put the seeds in the mouth, get stuck and block the airways. The product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 20/11/2013

Product Description

A soft-toy bed warmer in the shape of a white dog containing a bag of seeds to be heated in a microwave oven after having been removed using a velcro fastening. A transparent plastic box is provided showing the words: "Hot Dogs hottiepillow. Microwave. Hog Dog Westie. Made in U.K..- Aroma Home".

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