Textile and plastic toy – Sassy Hug & Tug Horse
| Alert Number | 0640/07 |
| Brand | Sassy |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Cuts |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 259SEP |
| Published | 6 July 2007 |
Risk Description
This toy poses a serious risk of cuts because a piece of wire may protrude from the head of the toy, causing a risk of cuts and abrasions. This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.A press release has been issued.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Toy horse; multi-coloured (purple, orange, red, yellow, green, blue) textile soft head and legs; hard plastic body and hooves. Hooves are rattles containing small plastic shapes; the tops of the hooves are transparent plastic. When the horse’s saddle is pressed, the toy ‘neighs’. Packaging: product is mounted on cardboard; instructions and information are on the back of the packaging. Product is approximately 16 cm tall, although it cannot stand up because the legs are soft textile, too flimsy to support the plastic body. Toy is for children of 6 months and older.