Plastic toy - "Scorpion"
| Alert Number | 0239/09 |
| Brand | Artyk |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Latvia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Art. N°3355, EAN 5903116653298 |
| Published | 20 February 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of choking because: - the eyes and back wheel of the toy may easily be detached and they fit into the small parts cylinder; - the minimum thickness of the string used in the mechanism to move the toy is less than 1.5 mm. The products do not comply with the Toys Directive and 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, withdrawal from the market, recall from consumers and destruction of the products ordered by the authorities. Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The toy is made of plastic in a yellow-red-green colour combination in the shape of scorpion. It is packed in a transparent bag closed with a multicoloured card. The sticker, in Latvian, contains the name of the distributor and warnings that the product is not suitable for children under 36 months. The warning "ATTENTION! Choking hazard! Contain small parts. Use only under supervision of an adult.” is attached to the packing. There are also stickers in Polish with the name of the importer and warnings.