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Expanding toys - Alligator egg growing pet — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingSep 5, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because small components (legs) entirely fit into the small parts cylinder and can be easily detached. These small parts can expand by more than 50% (measured value: 25.7 190.6%).The 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 alligator is inside an egg which hatches and grows when immersed into water according to the instructions for use. The dimensions of the egg are approx: 60 x 46 mm. Packaging: plastic capsule.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

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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