Pull-along toy
| Alert Number | 0965/09 |
| Brand | Toys |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Poland |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 24 July 2009 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of:- choking, because the ring handle, which fits fully into the small parts cylinder, may be easily detached;- strangulation, due to the inappropriate length of the cord (670mm, whereas it should be no longer than 220mm).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): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A toy plastic duck moving on four wheels, attached to a cord ended with a small, ring handle. While the toy is moving a transparent ball with fish inside is rotating. With the toy there is a tag with a CE mark and following markings: - name and address of the importer;- “Made in China”;- EAN number.There is also a warning about the risk of swallowing small parts, the necessity to store the packaging due to useful information, the need to keep the packaging out of reach of children, packaging is not a toy.