Rucksack - Gorun
Rucksack - Gorun was recalled on 22 January 2010 under EU Safety Gate alert 0077/10. Chemical, Strangulation risk reported by Germany. The product poses a:- risk of strangulation because the carrying strap has a total length of 125 cm which, when pulled with a force of 25 +/- 2 N, does not break up into small, non-hazardous pieces;- chemical risk, because the imitation leather on head contains 9.
| Alert Number | 0077/10 |
| Brand | Pfennigpfeiffer |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Chemical, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | AT07-061 |
| Published | 22 January 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a:- risk of strangulation because the carrying strap has a total length of 125 cm which, when pulled with a force of 25 +/- 2 N, does not break up into small, non-hazardous pieces;- chemical risk, because the imitation leather on head contains 9.9% by weight of bis (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP).The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.According to REACH Regulation, phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are prohibited in all toys, while phthalates DINP, DIDP and DNOP are prohibited when the toy can be placed in the mouth by children.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales, recall from consumers and corrective actions taken.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
A red, yellow and black textile shoulder bag / rucksack in the form of a ladybird, with feelers made of imitation leather on the head and two adjustable carrying straps of black textile material. Approximate size: 18 x 15 x 6 cm. The total length of the carrying strap is approximately 125 cm (corresponding to a little more than 60 cm passed double through the strap adjuster). If the strap is pulled through the adjuster, the effective length can be increased to as much as around 90 cm, and loops with a diameter of more than 380 mm can be formed.
🧪 🚫 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a chemical, strangulation hazard related to Rucksack - Gorun.
About this risk
Chemical: This product contains prohibited or hazardous chemical substances that may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions, or long-term health effects. Strangulation: This product contains cords, strings, loops, or other elements that can wrap around a child's neck and cause strangulation.
Recommended action
Chemical: Stop using the product immediately. Wash any skin that has come into contact with it. Keep it away from children. Return it to the retailer for a refund if possible. Strangulation: Remove the product from the child's environment immediately. Cut any cords or strings if they cannot be safely removed. Never leave children unsupervised with products that have loose cords.
Who is at risk?
Anyone who has used this product, especially children, pregnant women, and people with sensitive skin. Infants and young children are at the highest risk of strangulation from cords, strings, and loops.