France
A bath toy shaped like a shark with an attached cord and plastic hook (sold in a plastic bag, labelled “Jouets de Bain Océan pour Bébé, Jouets de Animaux Différents, Jeu de Bain”, type/model 54042419, STK0154042419; origin: China) is affected. It was recalled because the cord is too long and could entangle a child’s neck, creating a strangulation risk, and the plastic hook has a protruding part that is too long, creating a choking risk. Consumers are being warned of the risks and the item is being removed from an online marketplace.
What's being recalled
Bath toy in the shape of a shark with an attached cord and plastic hook.
Packaging: Plastic bag.
Country of origin: People's Republic of China.
How to identify it
Safety Gate alert SR/02537/26
Product name on the item: Jouets de Bain Océan pour Bébé ,Jouets de Animaux Différents ,Jeu de Bain
Type or model: 54042419, STK0154042419
The hazard
The toy's cord is too long. It could entangle around the neck of the child and create a risk of strangulation. Moreover, the plastic hook has a protruding part that is too long. Small children may put it in the mouth and choke.
The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
What to do
Warning consumers of risks (voluntary, other).
Removal from online marketplace (voluntary, other).
The official notice
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