Penguin Shaped Cushion
Strangulation Decorative articles Serious risk
| Alert Number | SR/00463/25 |
| Category | Decorative articles |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 31 January 2025 |
Risk Description
The product includes a long red scarf which can become trapped during various activities of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/11/2024Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 29/11/2024
Product Description
A penguin-shaped novelty cushion. Product sold online, in particular via www.therange.co.uk.