Plush toy – reindeer with a bell

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plush toy – reindeer with a bell
Alert Number0384/08
BrandPAUL
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberEAN 4026272052109; ART. NO 5210
Published4 April 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the bell on the reindeer can be detached and fits completely into the small parts test cylinder. In addition, the marking of this toy as not intended for children under 36 month is inappropriate because this type of simple toy is treated as a toy for children under 3 years old. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy reindeer, 30 cm in height, made of light-brown coloured plush. The toy wears a shawl to which a ringing bell is attached. With the toy there is a tag with a barcode and an inscription in Polish “Plush mascots DEEF”.

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