Palla Puffer

Choking, Damage to sight Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Palla Puffer
Alert NumberA12/0234/14
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Damage to sight
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberPalla Puffer - 28 cm diameter - without references , Ref. No. 0014 , Ref. No. 0015 , Ref. No. 0017 , Ref. No. 0501 , Ref. No. 0507 , Ref. No. 0508 , Ref. No. 0511 , Ref. No. 0512 , Ref. No. 0513 , Ref. No. 0519 , Ref. No. 0520 , Ref. No. 0525
Published14 February 2014

Risk Description

null The capsule containing the electrical circuit and the batteries is easily accessible due to insufficient mechanical resistance. The batteries and small removable balls that can easily be detached from the toy can be put in the mouth by children and may get stuck and block the airways, posing a risk of choking. The products also pose a risk of damage to sight since the toys produce blue LED higher than Class 1, which may damage the retina. The products do not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): -Date of entry into force: 28/11/2012

Product Description

Plastic squeezable toys without packaging in various fluorescent colours and of various shapes and diameters containing LEDs that become illuminated at the moment of impact. The toys that are spherical in shape bear a design showing a face with eyes.

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