Plastic toy - “Tortuga Rapida”

Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Plastic toy - “Tortuga Rapida”
Alert Number0762/08
BrandVIDAL
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberItem 0216051, No 218,
Published18 July 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because small parts can be detached which fit entirely inside the small parts cylinder.The product does 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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy tortoise with a light. Colour: yellow head and shell, green legs. The toy is packed in a clear plastic bag sealed with a cardboard strip bearing a barcode, the brand name and warnings applicable to toys not intended for children under the age of 36 months.

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