Niño Murciélago ('Bat child')

Choking, Suffocation Toys Other risk levels
Photo of recalled product: Niño Murciélago ('Bat child')
Alert NumberA11/0081/17
BrandHm
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Suffocation
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Numberref. HM237
Published26 May 2017

Risk Description

null The plastic bag of the packaging is too thin: If a child plays with the packaging, the plastic can cover the mouth and nose, causing the child to suffocate. Also, the fibrous stuffing material is easily accessible due to the weakness of certain seams; this could cause choking if put in the mouth by children.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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 04/11/2016

Product Description

Children's fancy-dress costume in the form of a bat, consisting of a yellow belt, costume and mask. It is sold in a plastic bag with a cardboard label. Sample size 1-3 years.

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