Strangulation

Stretch Centipede

Stretch Centipede
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Case number
0566/09
Category
Toys
Type / Model
Item No. 22-TY2138, Barcode 5290666503297.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
Cyprus
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2009-05-01

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of strangulation because with minimal force it can stretch 50% times its original size. It has a size of 250 mm and elongation of 1500 mm with a minimal force of 25N. As a result there is a danger of strangulation if the neck of the child is entrapped. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 71.

Measures

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

Multicoloured soft toy in the shape of a centipede. On the label there is a warning: "Choking Hazard-Small parts, Not for children under 3 years old", a CE mark, age restriction and "Made in China".