Expanding toys - Alligator egg growing pet
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0960/08 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Hungary |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 5 September 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because small components (legs) entirely fit into the small parts cylinder and can be easily detached. These small parts can expand by more than 50% (measured value: 25.7 190.6%).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 and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The alligator is inside an egg which hatches and grows when immersed into water according to the instructions for use. The dimensions of the egg are approx: 60 x 46 mm. Packaging: plastic capsule.