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Magic Aqua Grow expanding toys – growing snake — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingSep 11, 2009

Hazard

This product poses a risk of choking because parts of the toy which fit entirely into the small parts cylinder can grow in size by more than 50% after being placed in water. If a child swallows parts, contact with the saliva or gastric juices will cause the toy to grow in size, which may cause asphyxia.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Expanding toys made from hard, spongy and expanding polymeric material in the form of yellow – green snake. The packaging is marked with the following: For ages 3 and up - Aqua Grow. They grow – grow – grow. Grows 600%. Do not swallow. Warning choking hazard – small parts. Not for children under 3 years – Made in China.

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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