Plush toy – Teddy bear with thermophore pillow

Choking, Microbiological Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plush toy – Teddy bear with thermophore pillow
Alert Number0955/07
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Microbiological
Notifying CountryPoland
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number4016161 216859
Published21 September 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a bacteriological risk because the grain is polluted with calandre.This product also poses a risk of choking because the seams of a pillow can bust and small parts (grain) can occur. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN-71.

Measures Taken

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

Product Description

It is a soft, partly plush toy Teddy bear with a pillow stuffed with wheat grain. The head and paws are plush (100% polyester). In the middle of a toy there is a space for a pillow with velcro fastener. This part is made of acrylic (60%) and polyester (40%). The pillow is made of cotton. The toy is about 45 cm long/high. On the label there is a CE mark and "Kaufland Warenhandel GmbH & Co. KG D-74172 Neckarsulm". The toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag with a handle. The plush toy is intended to be thermophore. The pillow should be placed in microwave oven and after 1 minute heating can be used as a “filling” of a toy.

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