Expandable toy

What is the danger

The plastic spider breaks easily and releases soft plastic figurines which expand more than 50% in size when in contact with water. If child puts it in the mouth or swallows it, the contact with saliva or stomach liquids will cause the figurines to expand, which can result in occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage.

Requirements breached

The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive nor with the European standard EN 71-1.

Measures taken

1. Warning consumers of the risks Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 June 2022
2. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: DistributorIn force from: 30 June 2022

Product

Description

Toy spider made of hard breakable plastic material with 2 openings. Inside the spider there are three figurines of crocodile and lobsters made of soft plastic material.

Packaging

Plastic blister with paper back.

Model / type

2018-70

Barcode

5999860554431