Expanding toys – 1. Dinoinvasion Growing Pet;2. Wizardly Egg Growing Pet
Expanding toys – 1. Dinoinvasion Growing Pet;2. Wizardly Egg Growing Pet was recalled on 18 July 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 0777/08. Choking risk reported by Cyprus. The product poses a risk of choking because it expands by more than 50% in any direction and if a child swallows the toy, or part of it, contact with saliva or gastric juices will cause the toy to grow in size.
| Alert Number | 0777/08 |
| Brand | GROWING PET |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Cyprus |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 18 July 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because it expands by more than 50% in any direction and if a child swallows the toy, or part of it, contact with saliva or gastric juices will cause the toy to grow in size.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
expanding toys – 1 dinoinvasion growing pet;2 wizardly egg growing petbrand: growing pettype/number of model: unknowndescription: effigy of an egg which contains an expandable toy in the form of a dinosaur or a chicken the egg is packed in transparent plastic 1 the egg containing the dinosaur has the following markings: ‘growing pet’, ‘do not swallow’ and is attached to a label with the following inscriptions: "dinoinvasion they are back" ‘warning choking hazard-small parts, not for children under 3 years old’, instructions for use, 'ce mark", age restriction and "made in china" 2 the egg which contains the chicken has the following markings: ‘growing pet’, ‘do not swallow’ and is attached to a label with the following inscriptions: ‘growing pet’, ‘wizardly egg’, ’amusing, funny, novel’, ‘do not swallow’, ’warning: choking hazard-small parts, not for children under 3 years old’, ‘ce mark’, instructions for use, age restriction and ‘made in china’
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Expanding toys – 1. Dinoinvasion Growing Pet;2. Wizardly Egg Growing Pet.
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.