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The Puppet Company — Tree House

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
The Puppet Company — Tree House
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other risk levels
Type
Choking
Category
Toys

Hazard: The lining material inside the tree trunk deteriorates and can easily pull away, giving access to the inside filling material. A child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply w

Origin
People's Republic of China
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is a toy tree house made in China. The inside lining can break and let stuffing come out.

What's happening? The lining can tear easily. A child might pull out the stuffing and put it in their mouth.

Does this affect me? If you have this toy at home with small children, they could choke on the stuffing.

What should I do? Stop using the toy right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before giving your child another toy.

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Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The lining material inside the tree trunk deteriorates and can easily pull away, giving access to the inside filling material. A child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply w · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
April 1, 2016
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/201234

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The Puppet Company — Tree House. Risk level: Other risk levels · Type: Choking · Category: Toys · Hazard: The lining material inside the tree trunk deteriorates and can easily pull away, giving access to the inside filling material. A child may put the filling material in the mouth and choke. The product does...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 1, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom, Denmark, Estonia, France, Ireland, Latvia, and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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