Fashion
| Alert Number | A12/0219/16 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries, Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Model: SB157G |
| Published | 26 February 2016 |
Risk Description
null The product can easily break and generate small parts (the on/off button, the vanes and the cap as well as the inner mechanism of the helix). A small child could put them in the mouth and choke on them. Furthermore, the plastic bag of the packaging is too thin. If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic could cover his/her mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate.In addition, the toy includes a metal plate at the bottom of the helix with sharp edges, posing a risk of cuts.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 12/01/2016
Product Description
Green plastic fan with a figure of "SpongeBob" in the middle of the handle. Approximate length: 41 cm. The toy is packed in a transparent plastic bag.THE PRODUCT MAY BE COUNTERFEIT