Expanding toy - Growing Spider
Expanding toy - Growing Spider was recalled on 8 October 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 1476/10. Choking, Health risk / other risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of choking because the legs can be easily pulled off from the body of the spider and could be put in the mouth.
| Alert Number | 1476/10 |
| Brand | Blue 2 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Health risk / other |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 7B3009 |
| Published | 8 October 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because the legs can be easily pulled off from the body of the spider and could be put in the mouth. The legs could cause adverse health affects if they were swallowed because they could expand in the stomach.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 withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Plastic spider in two colours that expands. Packaged in a plastic bag with a header card ‘GROWING SPIDER’ on the reverse are the age and choking hazard warnings.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking, health risk / other hazard related to Expanding toy - Growing Spider.
About this risk
This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.
Recommended action
Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.
Who is at risk?
Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.