Blow-pipe - PARTY - Fukacka

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Blow-pipe - PARTY - Fukacka
Alert Number0762/07
BrandTOYS
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySlovakia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number118618, EAN: 8590331186181
Published3 August 2007

Risk Description

This toy poses a serious risk of choking because the removable mouth-piece of the blow-pipe fully fit into the small part cylinder, posing choking hazard for children during a normal use.This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumersDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The blow-pipe contains a pipe made from soft PVC with length of 10,5cm and diameter of 1 cm. On the bottom, there is a removable mouth-piece with diameter of 1,5 cm and length of 3,9 cm. The top is made as a removable small head with a neck and horns. The latter are equipped with inflatable colour cellophane strip bags ended by foil tufts. The length of the toy is 20 cm, with the inflated cellophane strip bags about 30 cm. After inflation, the toy produces a squeaking sound. The toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag closed with a colour carton edging. On the latter, there is a stick-on label with warning -not suitable for children up to 3 years due to the presence of small parts-, and other marking.

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