Plastic toy (Stacking Half Ball)
25th December 2010
Item Description:
Type/number of model: Number of model: GT-8787 Barcode: 0282266000035
Description: Multi-coloured half balls that can be stacked or placed together in order to create various shapes. The package also includes two plastic small balls which have the shape of a head. The pink ball has two small parts on the top that are placed in a way so they look like ears and can be easily detached from the ball. The balls can be placed in a small hole at the top of each half ball.
Country of origin: China
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Danger:
Choking
The product poses a risk of choking because a part of the toy, specifically the ear, can be detached and fits entirely into the small parts cylinder. One incident reported.
The product does not comply with the Toy Directive and the relevant European standard EN 71.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
CYPRUS
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
02nd February 2011 by Recalled Products Administrator
Recalled Products has recently built a new importer to improve the quality of the data on our site. As a result, this recall notice has been updated. To ensure an accurate record, the original details are included in the notes below.
02nd February 2011 by Recalled Products Administrator
Recalled Products updated the brand name of the item. The original is below:
02nd February 2011 by Recalled Products Administrator
Recalled Products updated the product description. The original is below:
Type/number of model: Number of model: GT-8787 Barcode: 0282266000035
Description: Multi-coloured half balls that can be stacked or placed together in order to create various shapes. The package also includes two plastic small balls which have the shape of a head. The pink ball has two small parts on the top that are placed in a way so they look like ears and can be easily detached from the ball. The balls can be placed in a small hole at the top of each half ball.
Country of origin: China
25th December 2010 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
