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EU Safety GateRecalled 2008-12-05serious risk

Insect imitating toy (BEETLE insect family)

Is my product affected?

Insect imitating toy

  • Brand BEETLE insect family

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

A multicolored plastic beetle toy has been recalled due to safety hazards. The toy, which measures approximately 15 cm long, 10 cm wide, and 12 cm tall, features a yellow head, red nose, green body, red and black wings, and white antennae. When the wings are pressed, the toy produces music and light. The product is sold in a green and red cardboard box labeled for ages 3 and above with a CE mark. The model is identified as "Insect family, music and light, code 823-01."

The beetle's antennae can detach, and small sharp parts may be created that fit into a small parts cylinder, posing risks of choking and cuts. The toy does not comply with the Toys Directive or the relevant European standard EN 71. Authorities have ordered the product withdrawn from the market. The source does not specify what affected consumers should do.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking and cuts because the antennae of the beetle can be detached and small sharp parts may be generated which fit entirely into the small parts cylinder.The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Details from the source

A multicoloured plastic toy in the form of a beetle (yellow head, red nose, green body, red and black wings, white antennae). The toy produces music and light when the wings are pressed. Approximate dimensions: length 15 cm, width 10 cm, height 12 cm. The toy is packed in a green and red cardboard box with a transparent window. On the package there is a CE mark and the indication “Ages 3+”. Model: Insect family, music and light, code 823-01 Notifying country: Greece

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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