Soft toy puppy with a collar marked "Offrez moi un merveilleux Noël" ("Give me a wonderful Christmas")
Soft toy puppy with a collar marked "Offrez moi un merveilleux Noël" ("Give me a wonderful Christmas") was recalled on 20 March 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 0355/09. Choking risk reported by France. The products pose a risk of choking because of the presence of small unattached parts (heart-shaped pendant and chain), or parts that can become detached at a force of less than 90N (one of the eyes), which can be ingested or inhaled.
| Alert Number | 0355/09 |
| Brand | UNADEV |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | batch code: Q1003979 et Q1003237, supplier reference: 1018685 |
| Published | 20 March 2009 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because of the presence of small unattached parts (heart-shaped pendant and chain), or parts that can become detached at a force of less than 90N (one of the eyes), which can be ingested or inhaled. The product 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 recall from consumers and destruction of the product.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Stuffed soft toy puppy, brown in colour with a predominantly red collar around its neck. Its eyes and nose are of black plastic and its mouth of red and black fabric. It comes with a metal chain and heart-shaped metal pendant. The word “UNADEV” appears on the red collar and on the metal pendant.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Soft toy puppy with a collar marked "Offrez moi un merveilleux Noël" ("Give me a wonderful Christmas").
About this risk
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
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?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.