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The product poses a risk of choking as small parts (the eyes) can easily be detached and may be put in the mouth by children. In addition, when detached the eyes present sharp edges (the connected metal points) which poses a risk of injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Published: 14 February 2014
Notifying authority: The Netherlands
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 05/12/2013

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0235/14
Model: Unknown
Batch: 8716201688795
Check-digit validated barcodes: 8716201688795

Classification

Category: Toys
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: People's Republic of China

Product description

Penguin with grey scarf. The penguin consists of a lightweight rigid body (presumably Styrofoam) with woolly, soft, plush fur.