Plastic doll
Plastic doll was recalled on 18 November 2022 under EU Safety Gate alert INFO/00135/22. Chemical, Choking risk reported by Hungary. The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible.
| Alert Number | INFO/00135/22 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 18 November 2022 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment is easily opened/broken, leaving the button batteries accessible. A child could put them in the mouth, which could cause choking or damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 62115.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at borderDate of entry into force: 16/06/2022
Product Description
Toy doll with plastic head, hands, feet and with soft stuffed body, dressed in pink and white clothes. In the body of the toy there is a pressure-activated sound-emitting unit (laugh), which is powered by 3 button cells.
🧪 🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, choking hazard related to Plastic doll.
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Choking: 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
Chemical: Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible. Choking: 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?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.