Pull-along toy

Choking, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Pull-along toy
Alert NumberA12/1703/16
BrandUnknown
CategoryToys
Risk TypeChoking, Strangulation
Notifying CountryLithuania
Country of OriginUkraine
Model Numberart. 5102
Published23 December 2016

Risk Description

null The toy can easily break during play, generating small parts (clock's hand and one leg and a tail from the dog puzzle). Small children may take the small parts and put them in the mouth, causing them to choke. The string to pull the toy is too thin and too long; if it wraps around a child's neck, it could lead to strangulation.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measuresDate of entry into force: 03/11/2016

Product Description

Four-wheeled plastic toy made of hard plastic parts in different colours. There is a string with which the toy can be pulled. The toy has a puzzle on its back consisting of five parts (with a dog and clock inside) and is packed in a plastic net.

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