Teddy bear
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1478/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 19 December 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because it has loose seams and the stuffing contains small balls that fit into the small parts cylinder; these are not enclosed in a covering as required.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 by the importer and the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Blue, white or red teddy bear wearing a tee-shirt marked "Les sapeurs-pompiers de la Somme te souhaitent un bon rétablissement" [The firemen of the Somme wish you a speedy recovery].