EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk New Toys
Soft toy “Pawsitive Cat Toy” — risk: choking, suffocation
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02574/26
Summary
The soft toy "Pawsitive Cat Toy" poses a serious risk of choking due to easily detachable small parts like the plastic eyes, which children might swallow. Additionally, the thin flexible plastic bag that contains the toy can obstruct breathing and cause suffocation if placed over a child's head. The product does not meet the requirements of the EU Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Soft toy
- Name / model
- Pawsitive Cat Toy · 22#orangecat
- Category
- Toys
- Soft crocheted toy in the shape of a cat figure with plastic eyes, holding a plastic card. Card reads “Pawsitive Cat - I may be a tiny cat, but I believe in you. Go do your thing! You’re Pawsome!”.
What is the risk?
- The product has small parts (eyes) that may easily detach. Small children may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the flexible plastic bag containing the product is too thin. If a child places the bag over its head, it could obstruct breathing and cause suffocation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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