Soft toy

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Soft toy
Alert NumberA12/0705/16
BrandUniverse Toy
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryGreece
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem No.: 10505040
Published10 June 2016

Risk Description

null The eyes of the toy easily detach, generating small parts which could be put into the mouth by a small child and cause choking. Furthermore, seams located on the bear under the heart open easily. A small child could thus access the stuffing material, put it in the mouth and choke.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: 23/03/2016

Product Description

Soft toy teddy bear, brown with multicoloured stripes on the feet and ears (approx. height: 22 cm). The teddy bear holds a pillow in the shape of a heart with multicoloured stripes.

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