Soft toy
Soft toy was recalled on 21 April 2017 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/0504/17. Chemical, Choking risk reported by Iceland. The nose and the eye of the toy can be easily detached.
| Alert Number | A12/0504/17 |
| Brand | iove mate |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Choking |
| Notifying Country | Iceland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | ZL2010202824484 |
| Published | 21 April 2017 |
Risk Description
The nose and the eye of the toy can be easily detached. The electric device and fibrous stuffing material are easily accessible. A child could put the stuffing material in the mouth and choke on it or remove the button batteries from the device and swallow them, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 29/03/2017
Product Description
Soft toy in the shape of a pink kitten dressed in a pink dress, with a zip-fastener at the back and a sound-emitting device.
🧪 🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, choking hazard related to Soft 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.