Baby's toy caterpillar

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Baby's toy caterpillar
Alert Number1691/10
BrandHeimess
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginGermany
Model NumberUnknown
Published19 November 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because it could get stuck in the mouth of children unable to sit up unaided.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy to be hung up, comprising of several different shaped pieces of wood (some painted) and a bell threaded onto a red plastic string, with a wooden/metal/plastic clip. Total length: approximately 26 cm Weight: 76 g. Function: baby's toy.

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