Expanding Toy "Colored growing"
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
An expanding toy in the shape of a fish labeled "COLORED GROWING" has been recalled due to choking hazards. The toy, made from blue polymeric material, expands by more than 50% when placed in water and can expand to 600% of its original size. The expanding parts fit entirely into a small parts cylinder, creating a choking risk for young children. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and European safety standard EN 71.
Authorities have ordered a sales ban and withdrawal of the product from the market, along with a recall from consumers. The toy measures 56 x 22 x 10mm and is labeled with instructions to immerse it in water at temperatures under 35°C, where it takes up to 72 hours to fully expand. The product was made in China and bears a CE mark. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban and withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
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). Model: Unknown Notifying country: Lithuania
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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