Expanding toys - Colored Growing Pets & Growing Pet Hatch’Em Egg
Expanding toys - Colored Growing Pets & Growing Pet Hatch’Em Egg was recalled on 21 November 2008 under EU Safety Gate alert 1322/08. Choking risk reported by Ireland. The products pose a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toys expand in different dimensions of 250% - 270%.
| Alert Number | 1322/08 |
| Brand | Hingfat Toys |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Ireland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Item 510 Colored Growing Dinosaur Assortment Barcode 7523542005102/Item 513 Colored Growing Sea Life Assortment Barcode 7523542005133/Item 512 Colored Growing Dolphins Assortment Barcode 7523542005126/Item 516 Colored Growing Frogs Assortment Barcode 7523542005164/Item 652 Hatch’em Growing Pets Alligator Egg Barcode 7523542006550 Item 655 Hatch’em Growing Pets Penguin Egg Barcode 7523542006550 Item 657 Hatch’em Growing Pets Snake Egg Barcode 7523542006550 Item 531 Colored Growing Large Whale Barcode 7523541005295/Item 537 Colored Growing Large Lobster Barcode 7523541005295 |
| Published | 21 November 2008 |
Risk Description
The products pose a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toys expand in different dimensions of 250% - 270%. The small parts (arms, legs, tails & fins), which may detach from the toy, as well as the rest of the animal entirely fit into the small parts cylinder and may expand more than 50% in three directions. 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
The toys are: 3 dinosaurs (A-C), 3 sharks (D-F), 3 dolphins (G-I), 3 frogs (J-L), 3 eggs (M-O), and 2 sea creatures (P,Q): (A) triceratops-orange with brown spots, (B) two-legged dinosaur, yellow in colour with brown and white strips, (C) armoured dinosaur - green in colour with camouflage on back, (D) great white shark - blue and white with yellow mouth, (E) shark - yellow and white with black eyes, (F) basking shark - grey and white with white strips and spots, (G) dolphin - blue and pink in colour, (H) dolphin - yellow and pink in colour, (I) dolphin - grey and pink in colour, (J) frog - green and yellow in colour with orange spots and strips, (K) frog - orange and yellow with green spots and purple legs with black specs, (L) frog - red and yellow with large webbed feet with black outline, (M) penguin - grey with yellow beak and a black head, (N) alligator - green in colour with red eyes, (O) snake - purple and yellow with an orange head and a red tongue, (P) whale – black in colour with red spots, and (Q) lobster– red in colour with green strips on the tail.Each toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag. On the cardboard label situated inside the packaging there are markings and information: “CE mark”, the name of a toy, barcode and type. Model numbers, 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%”. The user’s manual is in English only.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Expanding toys - Colored Growing Pets & Growing Pet Hatch’Em Egg.
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.