Growing Pet Eten-Em
| Alert Number | A12/03036/23 |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 22 December 2023 |
Risk Description
The product expands 50% in size when in contact with water. If a child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurine to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71.
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
The product consists of a red shell of brittle material with holes, with a green, highly absorbent polymer, rhinoceros inside. When immersed in water, the swelling material increases the size of the cornea and breaks down the eggshell.