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0469/08

Radio-controlled toy car

SPEED SPRINT

ToysElectric shock
Country of origin
People's Republic of China
Notifying country
UK
Counterfeit
No
Sold online
No
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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

  1. 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
SPEED SPRINT
Model / type
Model on outer carton VH-L1 No markings on product itself.

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

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/-13519

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