Expanding toys - Colored Growing

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Expanding toys - Colored Growing
Alert Number0964/08
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Published5 September 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because small components, which entirely fit into the small parts cylinder, can be easily detached. These small parts can expand by more than 50% (measured value: 50.4 190.6 %).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

A plastic snake, which according to the label is capable of expanding by 600% after immersion in water for 72 hours. Dimension of the package: 13 x 38 cm.

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