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Expandable toys – Coloured Growing — choking & injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingInjuriesMar 2, 2007

Hazard

This toy poses a serious risk of:- choking because it contains small parts which can break off and fit wholly in the small parts cylinder;- injuries (blockage in the intestines) because after being swallowed the parts can expand as they pass through the digestive tract which could result in blockage in the intestines. The parts expand in all dimensions more than 50%.This toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

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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