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Expanding Toy "Colored growing" — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingApr 25, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because:- expanding parts of the toy fit entirely into the small parts cylinder,- the figure expands by more than 50% when immersed in water.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

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

Product description

Expanding toy in the shape of a fish. Made from hard spongy and expanding blue polymeric material. The toy is labelled with: “COLORED GROWING“, “Expands 600 % of size”. On reverse side: “The temperature of the water is under 35º C. Fill a container with water and then place growing animal inside. Do not expect instant results because it takes up to 72 hours to fully expand. Remove animal from water and it will shrink to original size. Amazing fun and an educational experience”. “WARNING”, “MADE IN CHINA”, Toy measurement – 56 x 22 x 10mm, mass – 7.0 gr. CE mark (very small).

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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