Electric shock

Radio-controlled toy car

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Case number
0469/08
Category
Toys
Type / Model
Model on outer carton VH-L1 No markings on product itself.
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2008-04-25

⚠️ Risk

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

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the importer.Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

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.
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