PUFFER OURS LUMINEUX/MIT LICHT/FLASHING/LUMINOSA

Chemical, Choking Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: PUFFER OURS LUMINEUX/MIT LICHT/FLASHING/LUMINOSA
Alert NumberA12/0720/18
BrandB&G International
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChemical, Choking
Notifying CountryLuxembourg
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberN°14967
Published25 May 2018

Risk Description

Small parts can easily detach from the toy and the button batteries can become accessible without the aid of a tool. Young children may put a small part in the mouth and choke. Swallowing a battery could also result in damage to the gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 26/04/2018Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risksDate of entry into force: 16/05/2018Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 14/05/2018

Product Description

Puffer ball in the shape of a teddy bear, available in different bright colours and containing a blue/red flashing light. The puffer balls are sold in a cardboard counter display box.

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