Bumper Car
| Alert Number | A12/1684/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Damage to hearing |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | NO. 2020 |
| Published | 16 December 2016 |
Risk Description
null The toy breaks easily, generating small parts (the black rotating wheel). A small child may put them in the mouth and choke.In addition, the peak sound pressure level is too high which might lead to temporary impairment of hearing if the toy is operated close to the ear for a long time. 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): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 17/11/2016
Product Description
Battery-operated plastic toy bumper car (AA batteries) with a monkey sitting inside. The car has two white wheels and two rotating parts with two black wheels. The car starts when the monkey is pushed, and it emits sounds and lights. Supplied in a colourful cardboard box.