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Best Pets / Js dinosaur — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingMay 1, 2009

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because small parts may be easily detached and could be put into a child's mouth. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer — Other

Product description

A toy dinosaur made of yellow plastic, powered by three 1.5 V batteries. When switched on, the toy moves and emits sounds and lights. A smaller dinosaur is also attached to the toy. The smaller one is made of rubber-type material, coloured violet, and is intended to be put on the back of the larger dinosaur. On the sticker and packaging there are warnings and information concerning the product in Polish (some in English): the name and address of the importer, “CE mark”, “Made in China”, number of product and EAN, pictogram concerning the age 0-3 restriction, “Choking hazard due to small parts”, “Warning! Do not operate close to ears”, “Notice! Play under supervision of an adult only”, The packaging is not a toy”, etc.

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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