Dinosaur Egg
Choking, Injuries Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/00665/20 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 1 May 2020 |
Risk Description
Small parts (e.g. the head) can be easily torn from the toy dinosaur and may be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of children. 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): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 02/04/2020
Product Description
Plastic egg containing a small plastic dinosaur. The egg is placed in water and after some time the dinosaur breaks out of the egg, having increased in size.