Expanding toys - Tortoise egg growing pet
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0962/08 |
| 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 of small components (leg and the head) which entirely fit into the small parts cylinder and can be easily detached. These small parts can expand by more than 50% (measured value: 69.8 -176.8 %).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 tortoise hidden in an egg which hatches and grows when immersed into water according to the instructions for use. The dimension of the egg: approx 60x46 mm. Packaging: plastic capsule.