Choking, Suffocation

Pull-along toy snail

NASIL FUNNY (on the packaging); LOVELY TOYS (on the toy)
Pull-along toy snail
Case number
0478/08
Category
Toys
Type / Model
EAN 5902487384244; No YG-8424-TO; FCT No 559
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇵🇱 Poland
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2008-05-02

⚠️ Risk

The product poses a risk of :- choking due to small parts (parts of antennae) which fit into the small parts cylinder, - suffocation due to the length of the cord, being 790 – 870 mm whereas it should not be longer than 220 mm. The product does not comply with the Toys Directive and 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 and information to consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

The toy is a snail made of violet coloured plastic which moves on four green wheels. There are also antennae - metal springs with yellow, plastic balls at the end. The cord is yellow with a violet handle. Dimensions of the toy: 220 x 70 x 140 mm. Length of cord: 790 – 870 mm and width approximately 2 mm. The packaging (225 x 140 x 750 mm) consists of a cardboard box with transparent, plastic “window” and the following markings and inscriptions: CE mark, “Made in China”, YOGO, No YG-8424-TO; FCT No 559, barcode, “Unsuitable for children under 3 years old” and a pictogram concerning age 0-3 restriction.