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Wacko’s (toy gadget in San Carlo crisps) cheering trumpet toy (tifo trombetta) — choking risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingDec 24, 2010

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because it contains small parts that can be easily detached and swallowed.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.One accident reported.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Trumpet made of hard plastic with whistle joined to a balloon of soft plastic-rubbery material. The trumpet makes a sound when the soft, plastic, round section is squeezed. The gadget comes inside a bag of crisps, with a sealed transparent plastic wrapper containing another wrapper, inside which is the surprise toy, called ‘Tifo Trombetta’ (cheering trumpet). The second wrapper states ‘Trombetta Wacko’s’ cod 250730 – read and retain. Warning! Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Small parts could be swallowed or inhaled. Distributed in Italy by San Carlo Gruppo Alimentare. This wording also appears in English, French, Spanish and German.

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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