Unknown
Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1216/14 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Lithuania |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | No. M993 |
| Published | 8 August 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of strangulation because the elastic string can be stretched during use and may get wrapped around the child's neck.This product does not comply with 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: 17/07/2014
Product Description
15 cm caterpillar-shaped, elastic ball with spikes, which lights up and has a string with a loop on the end. Toy weight: 47 g, dimensions: 220 x 80 mm. The toy is supplied without packaging but has a label attached.