Spaghetti Disaster
Choking Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0470/19 |
| Brand | Out of the Blue |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | Reference 12/0978 |
| Published | 22 March 2019 |
Risk Description
The product consists of small parts (spaghetti, tongue, nose, ear) and due to its characteristic form, appearance and size, it may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead consumers, and specially children, to put the small parts in the mouth and choke on them.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and EN 71-1.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Flexible plastic toy in the shape of a plate of spaghetti with a nose, ear and two tongues.