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Riethmüller balloons (helicopter + 3 balloons) — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingOct 26, 2007

Hazard

The toy poses a serious risk of choking especially for young children because it contains a mouth-piece which can be easily detached from the opening of the balloon and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder.This product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN-71.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban, withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

The package contains a plastic propeller, 3 balloons and an end piece. The propeller shall be connected to the blown-up balloon and after releasing it flies as a helicopter.

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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