Party blowers
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0566/13 |
| Brand | Grafix |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | United Kingdom |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | 25-0029 |
| Published | 17 May 2013 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be easily detached from the polymer mouth pieces in the form of the wire coiled paper blowouts. As a result, they may get stuck in the mouth of children blocking the airways.In addition, the product is not labelled with the appropriate warnings. The product does not comply with the Toys Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/04/2013
Product Description
Pack of 8 yellow plastic and paper party blowers, packed in a transparent plastic bag with a cardboard label.