
Radio-controlled toy car
SPEED SPRINT
ToysElectric shock
- Country of origin
- People's Republic of China
- Notifying country
- UK
- Counterfeit
- No
- Sold online
- No
What is the danger
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.
Measures taken
- Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities. Voluntary measuresTaken by: Other
Product
- Description
- 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.
- Brand
- Model / type
Original source
Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.
- Alert number
- 0469/08 ↗
- Weekly report
- Report-2008-16
- Published
- 24 April 2008
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