Watervogelfluit ('Waterbird whistle')
Choking, Strangulation Toys Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/1435/14 |
| Brand | Wibra |
| Category | Toys |
| Risk Type | Choking, Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | The Netherlands |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Published | 19 September 2014 |
Risk Description
null The product poses a risk of choking because it can easily break and small parts could be swallowed by children. There is also a risk of strangulation because the cord can tighten around the neck of the child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with 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: 14/07/2014
Product Description
Yellow, blue or green coloured plastic bird with a cord attached to the toy. Packaged in cardboard packaging with a transparent display.