Radio-controlled toy car
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The SPEED SPRINT radio-controlled toy car (also marketed as a toy truck) poses a risk of electric shock due to a transformer with inadequate strength and missing required markings and symbols. The instruction manual does not provide guidance on proper transformer use, which can lead to accidental misuse and create hazardous conditions. The product fails to comply with the Toys Directive and European standard EN 61558. The toy car is available in multiple colors and is identified as model VH-L1 on the outer carton.
The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market, and authorities have also ordered its withdrawal. The source does not specify what actions affected consumers should take.
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The product poses a risk of electric shock because the transformer has inadequate strength. In addition, the transformer does not bear the required markings and symbols. The instruction manual does not refer to the use of the transformer. This can lead to inadvertent misuse creating a hazardous situation.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61558.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
The toy car is also described as a "Toy Truck". It comes in a variety of colours. The packaging clearly states that this item is not a toy. The outer box has a symbol similar to the symbol used for products that are not suitable for children under 36 months, with "0-36" substituted with "14". Packaging: a box containing the product inside a plain cardboard box. Model: Model on outer carton VH-L1 No markings on product itself. Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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