Plastic toy helicopter

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plastic toy helicopter
Alert Number0297/08
BrandAHM Plane
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryAustria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberArticle No 716
Published14 March 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains several, easily detachable small parts. The detached parts fit into the small parts cylinder and may therefore pose a risk of choking to children.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic toy helicopter in various colours, with a window that can be opened in the cockpit containing sweets (coloured, sugar pastilles in various shapes - e.g. stars, hearts). Underneath there is a wind-up mechanism in the middle, and press-on skids on the outside. The helicopter has three wheels and a small, black cylindrical part attached to a string at the back (for winding up).

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