Fishing toy set
Fishing toy set was recalled on 6 September 2024 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/02518/24. Strangulation risk reported by Lithuania. The cord of the toy can tangle and form a loop around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation.
| Alert Number | A12/02518/24 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 6 September 2024 |
Risk Description
The cord of the toy can tangle and form a loop around the neck of a child, leading to strangulation. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Colourful hard plastic toy set includes: two fish (yellow, orange), a yellow crab and a pink crocodile with rings in their mouths, a fishing rod with a spinning reel and a twine line with a hook attached to the end.
🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a strangulation hazard related to Fishing toy set.
About this risk
This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.