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Water Wiggler sensory toy — microbiological risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskMicrobiologicalDec 25, 2020
Photo from the official notice: Water Wiggler sensory toy — microbiological risk

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Hazard

When squeezed, the filling liquid may leak at the weld seam of the product. The total count of aerobic mesophilic bacteria in this product's filling liquid is too high, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa has been detected. There is a risk of contracting infections as the solution may come in contact with the mouth, hands and eyes. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Importer (25/11/2020)
  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (25/11/2020)

Product description

Sensory toy consisting of a neon-green continuous tube made of plastic, filled with an aqueous solution and plastic animals.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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