Rubber balls - "Flummi zum Selberbauen" ("Make your own rubber balls")

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Rubber balls - "Flummi zum Selberbauen" ("Make your own rubber balls")
Alert Number0203/09
BrandKIK
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginTaiwan
Model NumberProduct code: 18404009121000000149
Published13 February 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because if the granules are mixed with liquid and orally ingested as a "fizzy drink", the substance quickly expands and can adhere to the stomach lining, in which case its powerful adhesive force will prevent spontaneous discharge. From a medical point of view there is a very real risk that the pylorus [exit from the stomach] may become blocked. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sale ban and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Granules for making a rubber ball.

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