Textile and plastic toy – Sassy Hug & Tug Horse
Textile and plastic toy – Sassy Hug & Tug Horse was recalled on 6 July 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0640/07. Cuts risk reported by United Kingdom. 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.
| 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.
🩸 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a cuts hazard related to Textile and plastic toy – Sassy Hug & Tug Horse.
About this risk
This product has sharp edges, pointed parts, or fragile components that can break and cause cuts or lacerations.
Recommended action
Stop using the product. Inspect it for sharp edges or broken parts. If someone is cut, clean and bandage the wound. Seek medical attention for deep cuts.
Who is at risk?
All users, especially young children who may not recognise sharp edges.