was recalled on 4 November 2005 under EU Safety Gate alert 0573/05. Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation risk reported by Estonia. Risk of injury, suffocation and strangulation.
| Alert Number | 0573/05 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Injuries, Strangulation, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Estonia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 4 November 2005 |
Risk Description
Risk of injury, suffocation and strangulation. During the tests the toy broke and small metal elements which fit completely within the cylinder detached from the toy. Some edges became sharp after the toy was broken. The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standards.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and issue of warnings ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Push & pull toy "Yellow horse with horseman".Type/model: Item No.HM 26. AD/BD.
⚠️ 🚫 🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries, strangulation, suffocation hazard related to .
About this risk
Injuries: This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation. Suffocation: This product poses a suffocation risk, often due to plastic packaging, soft materials, or design features that can obstruct a child's airway.
Recommended action
Injuries: Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund. Strangulation: Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords. Suffocation: Remove the product and any packaging from the child's reach immediately. If a child is having difficulty breathing, call emergency services. Dispose of plastic packaging safely.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops. Infants and toddlers are at highest risk. Never leave plastic bags or soft materials in a sleeping area.