Fire

0711/05

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Case number
0711/05
Category
Toys
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2006-01-06

⚠️ Risk

The smallest flame/mildest contact with flame and tendrils burn violently and the fire spreads rapidly. It was considered that the polymer material used for the Puffer Balls was highly flammable.Toy does not comply with the Toys Directive and the European Standards.

Measures

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Distribution of the product voluntarily stopped by the importer. Recall letters and notices were sent to the retailers.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Puffer Ball (toy).Type/model: Unknown. Description: Round balls with tendrils, 11cm & 15cm, in yellow, green, red, blue, orange, purple (but without flashing lights or liquid inside). Strong petroleum base smell type.