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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-11-21serious risk

Reindeer and Father Christmas - Battery-powered reindeer and Father Christmas (BENZI)

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Reindeer and Father Christmas - Battery-powered reindeer and Father Christmas

  • Brand BENZI
  • UPC 8425982009094

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

This recall involves battery-powered plush toys featuring a reindeer carrying Father Christmas that were imported into Europe. The toys contain non-button batteries located on the underside of the reindeer that can be easily removed, creating both a choking hazard and a chemical risk. The products do not meet European toy safety standards and requirements, despite bearing a CE mark and packaging that indicates they contain small parts not suitable for children under three.

According to the recall record, customs authorities rejected the import of these products. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding products already in their possession.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a choking and a chemical risk because the batteries in the toy can easily be removed. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71 and EN 50088.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Import rejected by the customs authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

A battery-operated, plush reindeer carrying a Father Christmas on its back. The batteries, which are not button batteries, are located in the reindeer's underside. The packaging is a cardboard box with indications in English. It carries the symbol indicating that it is not recommended for children under the age of three because it contains small parts, and a CE mark. The importer's details are given, along with the warning that it is not a toy. Notifying country: Spain

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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