Soft-filled doll
Soft-filled doll was recalled on 29 November 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1807/19. Chemical, Choking, Injuries risk reported by Latvia. The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, giving access to the button cell battery and small parts that can easily be detached (the speaker with a high magnetic flux, the push button, the plate and wires).
| Alert Number | A12/1807/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 303817 1XCR2032 01/18 |
| Published | 29 November 2019 |
Risk Description
The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, giving access to the button cell battery and small parts that can easily be detached (the speaker with a high magnetic flux, the push button, the plate and wires). Moreover, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams. A child could put the small parts or the button battery into the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or choking. If the small magnetic part and other metallic objects are swallowed, they could attract one another causing intestinal blockage or perforation. The stuffing material may cause choking if put in the mouth by children.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 23/10/2019
Product Description
Soft-filled doll with plastic head, hands and legs, with clothes in light blue and pink colour. The doll contains button cell batteries.
🧪 🛑 ⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, choking, injuries hazard related to Soft-filled 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. Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
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. Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
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. All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.