Expanding toy – sea creatures, "Colored growing"
Expanding toy – sea creatures, "Colored growing" was recalled on 19 September 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1023/08. Choking risk reported by Poland. The products pose a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toys expand in different dimensions: 55% - 165%.
| Alert Number | 1023/08 |
| Brand | HING FAT |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | No. 514EAN 7523542005140 |
| Published | 19 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toys expand in different dimensions: 55% - 165%.The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and 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 by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
8 sea creatures: 1) seahorse – colour: reddish-pinkish, 2) shell – colour: red, pink and yellow, 3) shark – colour: dark and light grey, 4) ray – colour: dark and light violet, 5) shark (spotted) – colour: light grey with dark white spots, 6) crab – colour: orange and grey, 7) starfish – colour: orange and black, 8) seal – colour: light and dark grey. Each toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag. On A cardboard label inside the packaging there is the following information: “CE mark”, the name of the toy, EAN and type, model number, pictogram concerning the age “0-3” restriction and written information. Other warnings are in English only: “not intended for children under 3 years due to small parts”, “do not swallow.”, “dimensions of a toy may extend up to 600%”. There is a user’s manual in English only.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Expanding toy – sea creatures, "Colored growing".
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.