Balance bicyle
Choking, Suffocation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0811/16 |
| Brand | Hello Kitty |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | REF.1204W0681152 |
| Published | 1 July 2016 |
Risk Description
null A sticker and a plastic plug on the bicycle can be detached, generating small parts. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. Moreover, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin: if a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose causing the child to suffocate. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/05/2016
Product Description
Pink and white pedal-free bicycle for children under 36 months of age. Packaging: cardboard box with Hello Kitty design.