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Riethmüller balloons ( 4 rocket) — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingOct 26, 2007

Hazard

The toy poses a serious risk of choking because the hard ring easily detaches from the opening of the balloon and fits into the small part cylinder. Due to its small size it can be swallowed or inhaled by young children, causing a risk of choking. This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN-71.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The package contains 4 balloons. In the opening of each balloon there is a hard ring, which gives a squeezing sound when the blown-up balloon is released.

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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