Plush toy
Plush toy was recalled on 26 January 2018 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0070/18. Chemical, Choking risk reported by Czechia. The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are accessible.
| Alert Number | A12/0070/18 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Czechia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | GB-VH14 |
| Published | 26 January 2018 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the button cell batteries inside are accessible. Children might put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to their gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 07/12/2017
Product Description
A plush monkey that emits sound when its belly is pushed. Toy has attached a paper label with a warning.
🧪 🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, choking hazard related to Plush toy.
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.