Toy cars

Injuries Toys Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Toy cars
Alert Number0093/08
BrandATOSA
CategoryToys
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountrySpain
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberCODE 72055 REF. KL23106.
Published1 February 2008

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because:- during the tensile test the metal bodies of the cars come off, and one has sharp edges,- the wheels come off the cars during the tensile test, exposing dangerous axles.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): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Cardboard box with a stiff transparent plastic front through which the complete set can be seen. The box carries the statements "Made in China. Imported by ANGEL TOMAS, S.A.".It contains 5 small cars and a helicopter of the same size, made of plastic and metal.

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