Pull-along toy - Elephant

Choking, Suffocation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pull-along toy - Elephant
Alert Number1152/07
BrandFUNNY CAR
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Suffocation
Notifying CountryLatvia
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberNo 349
Published9 November 2007

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of:- choking because children may put small details (blue plastic element for connection) into their mouth and choke; small elements completely fit into small parts cylinder.- suffocation by strangulation because the pulling cord is 1400 mm long.This product does not comply with Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN-71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authoritiesDate of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Toy consists of container for ice-cream and sunshade. Elephant on wheels is attached to sunshade with flexible articulate. Toy is packed in a plastic bag closed with a cardboard label. Label bears following information: "FUNNY CAR. Made in china. No.349. CE. Age limit symbol. WARNING: Choking hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. Not suitable for children under 3 years. On sticker: Toy “Elephant” for children over 3 years. Made in China."

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