Soft toy - Tiere mit Herz, für kleine Hände das Größte ("Animals with heart: the greatest for little hands")
Soft toy - Tiere mit Herz, für kleine Hände das Größte ("Animals with heart: the greatest for little hands") was recalled on 8 January 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1696/09. Choking risk reported by Austria. The product poses a risk of choking because the sewn-on wooden discs, which fit into the small part cylinder, can be easily detached (at a force of only 44 N).
| Alert Number | 1696/09 |
| Brand | Bauer |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | EAN code: 400 3402 150003 |
| Published | 8 January 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because the sewn-on wooden discs, which fit into the small part cylinder, can be easily detached (at a force of only 44 N).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Soft toy in the form of a (pink) pig with black button eyes and a wooden disc sewn on at the neck. Stuffed with plastic fibre wadding; velcro fastening on the underside, behind which is a white, cuboid, bolted plastic box containing inter alia a pressure switch and a bolted battery compartment for 3 button cells. Pig: length ca. 14 cm; wooden disc: diameter 30 mm, height 45 mm. When the stomach is pressed, the words Ich bin ein Schwein ("I am a pig") and a grunting noise are heard.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Soft toy - Tiere mit Herz, für kleine Hände das Größte ("Animals with heart: the greatest for little hands").
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.