Expanding toys
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These expanding toys, sold as "Watch Growing Egg" in three varieties containing dinosaur, chicken, or fish figures, pose a choking hazard because they expand excessively when placed in water. After 72 hours in water, the toys expand by 105-205% of their original size, far exceeding the 50% maximum expansion allowed by European toy safety standards. The toys fail to comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71. The eggs measure approximately 63 x 48 mm, and the enclosed toys measure approximately 45 x 29 x 12.72 mm.
The affected products have EAN codes 523542006314, 7523542006390, and 7523542006406 and were made in China. The packaging warns of choking risk and restricts use to children over 3 years old, though it also bears a CE mark and age 0-3 restriction pictogram. One recalled egg was found broken in its packaging with small shell pieces accessible. According to the record, the importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market, but the source does not specify what remedy is available to consumers who have already purchased these items.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
These products pose a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toy expands in different dimensions by 105 - 205%. According to the standard it should not expand by more than 50%.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
There are three types of eggs in different colours containing either a dinosaur, chicken or fish. Dimensions of toys: approximately 45 x 29 x 12.72 mm and eggs: 63 x 48 mm. With the toys are tags with CE mark, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction and caution: “Do not swallow”. On the collective packaging there is the above-mentioned information and inscriptions: “Product suitable for children over 3 years and unsuitable for children below 3 years”, “Use only under supervision of an adult”, “Store out of reach of children below 3 years”, “Risk of choking due to small parts”, “Installation and maintain according to drawings on the packaging – if necessary”, “The packaging is not a toy, save the children, do not let them play with it”, “Please keep the packaging for further reference”. There is also information about the importer, and the inscription “Made in China”. One of the eggs was already broken in the packaging and small pieces of eggshell were accessible. Model: EAN 523542006314; 7523542006390; 7523542006406. Notifying country: Poland
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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