Ginormous Unicorn Egg
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1386/19 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | N0. 30884 |
| Published | 20 September 2019 |
Risk Description
The leg of the unicorn can be easily detached and it expands in size by more than 50% when placed in water. A child may put this small part in the mouth and swallow it, which could expand causing fatal occlusion of the respiratory tract or intestinal blockage.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: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 11/09/2019
Product Description
Green plastic egg with a unicorn toy inside. The product is supplied in a cardboard box.