Expanding toy - dinosaur egg
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A toy dinosaur egg sold under the Starlet brand poses a choking hazard because it expands significantly—between 74% and 110% in different dimensions—after being submerged in water for 72 hours. The product does not meet European toy safety standards. The egg itself measures approximately 59mm by 44mm and contains a small hard plastic dinosaur. The product came with warnings including a "Do not swallow" caution and age restriction labels for children under 3 years, along with instructions to keep it away from young children and to supervise use. The affected model is identified by EAN 5908249021174, and the product was made in China.
The importer has voluntarily withdrawn the product from the market. The source document does not specify what affected consumers should do with the product.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of choking because after 72 hours in water the toy expands 74% - 110% in different dimensions.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 importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
The toy is an egg containing dinosaur. Dimensions of egg are approximately 59mm X 44mm. Inside the egg there is a dinosaur made of hard plastic coloured ecru, painted partly in yellow and brownWith the toys there were tags with CE mark, pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction and caution: “Do not swallow”. On the collective packaging there were above mentioned information and such 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 maintains according to drawings on the packaging – if necessary”, “The packaging is not a toy, safe the children, do not let them play with”, “Please keep the packaging for further reference”. There were also information about the importer, and inscription “Made in China”. Model: EAN 5908249021174. Notifying country: Poland
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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