RAPEX Weekly Report 30 December 2011 - Toy-qs.de

No. 

Ref. 

(*) 

4 

1487/11 

Notifying 

country 

Spain 

Category: Toys 

Product 

(Photo) 

Product: Puzzle mat "Child's Eva Puzzle" 

Brand: La Bolata 

Type/number of model: REF. 107034 BARCODE 

841070341017 

Description: Puzzle mat packaged in a thin plastic bag. 

Country of origin: China 

Choking 

Danger Measures 

adopted by 

notifying 

country 

The product poses a risk of choking 

because: 

- it has small parts which may come 

loose and could be placed in the 

mouth and swallowed. 

- the opening of the packaging is too 

large and not thick enough so a child 

could easily have access to small 

parts. 

Moreover: 

- it is intended for children under the 

age of 3 years whereas the label 

bears the warning that the toy is not 

for children under 36 months. 

- the CE marking is less than 5 mm in 

height. 

- no reference is made to the fact 

that the information on the label 

should be kept. 

RAPEX Weekly Report 

30 December 2011 

Withdrawal 

from the 

market 

ordered by 

the 

authorities. 

Boulevard de Waterloo 36 – 1000 Brussels – Tel +32 2 213 41 90 – Fax + 32 2 213 41 99 – http://www.tietoy.org – VAT BE 0444.581.979 

Products 

were found 

and 

measures 

were taken 

also in

9 

1492/11 

16 

1499/11 

United 

Kingdom 

Estonia 


Product: Radio-controlled model helicopter "Sky King" 

Brand: Haichengwei Toys 

Type/number of model: 

Model: HCW526 

Description: Radio-controlled 3.5 Channels infrared 

helicopter in a glossy cardboard box with a display 

window. Supplied with a mains power supply unit (model 

HH35-3.7-250). 



Product: Toy hammer 

Brand: Babies toys 

The product does not comply with 

the Toy Safety Directive and with the 

relevant European standard EN 71-1 

Fire and Electric shock 

The mains power supply unit has 

inadequately sized pins and poses a 

risk of fire and electric shock 

because: 

(a) damage could be caused to the 

socket, with the risk of overheating 

or arcing within the socket; 

(b) the mechanical connections 

between the base and the cover of 

the power supply unit suffer undue 

strain when inserted into, or 

removed from, a socket. 


the Low Voltage Directive and the 

relevant national standard BS 1363. 

Choking and Suffocation and Injuries 


because small parts may easily be 

detached and swallowed by small 



Import 

rejected by 

the customs 

authorities. 

Withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

Boulevard de Waterloo 36 – 1000 Brussels – Tel +32 2 213 41 90 – Fax + 32 2 213 41 99 – http://www.tietoy.org – VAT BE 0444.581.979

22 

1505/11 

Czech 

republic 

Type/number of model: EAN code: 6910110024602; 

model NO.704 

Description: A hammer-shaped toy made of pink, green 

and orange plastic. The toy is packed in a plastic net bag 

closed with a plastic seal. 



Product: Inflatable swimming pool "Crystal swimming 

pool" 

Brand: Sainteve 

Type/number of model: PT 4489 TOY 802469, SY-A1013, 

EAN: 6 933315 544898, CET No.: MT-SO503056 

Description: Inflatable pink swimming pool of 60 cm 

diameter, printed with yellow ducks, for children over 

three years. There is warning on the label due to the 

presence of small parts. 3 swimming pools are available in 

the same packaging (cardboard box). 

Country of origin: Unknown 

children. The product poses a risk of 

suffocation because it can cover 

internal airways of a child. In 

addition, the product poses a risk of 

injuries because the handle of the 

hammer has sharp edges. 


the Toys Safety Directive and with 

the relevant European standard EN 

71-1. 

Chemical 

The product poses a chemical risk 

because it contains 9.5% by weight 

of di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP). 

There is a risk that phthalates may 

come into contact with the child’s 

mouth and/or skin. 

According to the REACH Regulation, 

phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are 

prohibited in all toys and childcare 

articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP 

and DNOP are prohibited when the 

toy or childcare article can be placed 

in the mouth by children. 



authorities. 

Sales ban 

and 

withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

authorities. 


43 

1526/11 

45 

1528/11 

Estonia 

Spain 


Product: Rattle "Dreams Series" 

Brand: Wey Dey 

Type/number of model: EAN code: 5901353040338; Item 

NO: WD 3307 

Description: The rattle is made of yellow and green 

plastic. The toy is intended for children over 3 months of 

age. 



Product: Princess costume "Disfraz De Princesa" (princess 

costume) 

Choking 


because the rattle's ring does not 

comply with the requirements on 

shape and size and could get stuck in 

the mouth of children. 


the Toys Directive and with the 

relevant European standard EN 71-1. 

Choking 


because the ornaments can be easily 



Withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

authorities. 

Withdrawal 

from the 

market 



49 

1532/11 

United 

Kingdom 

Brand: Boys Toys 

Type/number of model: Size 2-4 years Barcode: 

8422562197066 

Description: Princess costume consisting of a pink satin 

dress with ornaments and tulle. The packaging is a clear 

plastic bag with a card. 


Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment 

Product: Baby cot, "Stratford Cot Bed" 

Brand: Cosatto 

Type/number of model: Only those with batch dates from 

01-09-2005 to 18-03-2009. 

Description: Flat-pack wooden cot bed with one drop side 

and one fixed side (both with slatted with plastic teething 

rails), in-filled cot ends, one of which is split, slatted 

mattress base with 3 height settings. Cot converts to 

child’s bed. Approximate external dimensions of cot: 

detached from the dress and are 

small parts which can be placed in 

the mouth and swallowed. 


the Toys Safety Directive and the 


Injuries 

The product poses a risk of injuries 

(entrapment and asphyxiation) 

because when the cot is lifted, a 

separation of the two (split) end 

sections can lead to the metal guide 

rod dropping out of the top drop side 

bracket or lifting out of the bottom 

drop side bracket with the rod not 

reinserting when the cot is placed 

back on the floor. There is a risk that 



the 

authorities. 

Voluntary 

recall from 

consumers 

by the 

importer. 

Voluntary 

corrective 

action taken 

by the 

importer/ma 

nufacturer. 


51 

1534/11 

Spain 

height = 1030 mm, length = 1453 mm, width = 778 mm. 

Country of origin: United Kingdom 


Product: Flying rotor toy 

Brand: Daxun 

Type/number of model: Ref: STF-01 Bar code: 

6657711705171 

Description: Flying rotor toy with light, operated by 

button cells. Description of the packaging: - Transparent 

plastic bag with a label bearing: the importer’s details, the 

CE mark, the barcode and “Made in China”. 


if the metal guide rod is not reinserted 

back into the brackets, the 

drop side may not be secure. The 

drop side can disengage from the 

split cot end and a child may become 

trapped in the gap between the 

mattress base and the drop side. 


the relevant European Standard EN 

716. 

Choking 


because the battery compartment 

can be easily opened. Therefore, 

children have access to batteries and 

may put them in the mouth and 

swallow them. In addition, the 

product may pose a chemical risk 

due to leakage from the batteries 

after swallowing. 


the Toys Safety Directive and the 




Import 

rejected by 

the customs 

authorities 


56 

1539/11 

65 

1548/11 

Spain 

Slovenia 


Product: Magnetic fishing game "Funny Fishing" 

Brand: Yu Feng 

Type/number of model: No 60 

Barcode: 8435235866626 

Description: Magnetic fishing game consisting of four 

multi-coloured, striped plastic fish with metallic pieces in 

their mouths, and a fishing rod with a magnetic hook. The 

packaging is a clear plastic blister on a fish-shaped 

cardboard backing. 



Product: EVA puzzle mat 

Brand: Haberkorn 

Type/number of model: Item 263598 EAN 

9003763002350 

Injuries 

The magnet on the fishing rod can 

detach easily and has a high 

magnetic flux index (greater than 50 

kG/mm2). There is a possibility that 

children may ingest the magnet 

together with the metal pieces from 

the fish and sustain gastrointestinal 

injury. 




Choking 


because it has small parts which may 

come loose and could be placed in 

the mouth and swallowed. 

Moreover, it is intended for children 

under the age of 3 years whereas the 



Withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

authorities. 

Voluntary 

recall from 

consumers 

by the 

distributor. 


67 

1550/11 

Spain 

Description: The product is a puzzle mat with images of 

numbers and letters. There is a symbol denoting that it is 

a toy unsuitable for children under the age of 3. 

Country of origin: Austria 


Product: Doll 

Brand: Sweet 

Name: Unknown 

Type/number of model: Reference 1508 8431438013087 

Description: Doll. The packaging is a cardboard box with a 

transparent front through which the doll can be seen. 


label bears the warning that the toy 

is not for children under 36 months. 


the Toy Safety Directive and with the 

relevant European standard EN 71-1 

Chemical 


because the doll’s head contains 

DEHP at a concentration greater than 

0.2g/100g. 

According to the REACH Regulation, 

phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP are 

prohibited in all toys and childcare 

articles, while phthalates DINP, DIDP 

and DNOP are prohibited when the 

toy or childcare article can be placed 

in the mouth by children. 



Withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

authorities. 


69 

1552/11 

70 

1553/11 

Germany 

United 

Kingdom 


Product: Balloons "Pastel-Fashion" 

Brand: Balloons CP 

Type/number of model: 8420698286340 

Description: Assorted balloons in orange, red, green, dark 

blue, light blue, pink and yellow colours. 

Country of origin: Spain 


Product: Soft toy "Pillow Pals Squishee 2 in 1 Cuddly 

Friend & Soft Pillow" 

Brand: Pillow Pals 

Type/number of model: Model no: 83-81. Batch no: 187- 

10 

Description: Soft toy with velcro strap enabling the 

product to convert from a toy into a pillow. No outer 

packaging supplied. 

Chemical 


because it contains nitrosamines 

(2660 µg/kg) which are classified as a 

category 2 carcinogen. The release 

value for N-nitrosamines exceeds the 

established maximum quantity for N- 

Nitrosamine. 

Choking 


because it contains small parts (the 

eyes) that can be easily detached 

and swallowed. 


the Toys Safety Directive and with 

the relevant European standard EN 

71-1 



Voluntary 

recall from 

consumers 

by the 

supplier 

Voluntary 

withdrawal 

from the 

market and 

recall from 

consumers 

by the 

importer. 


71 

1554/11 

79 

1562/11 

Denmark 

Denmark 



Product: Wooden baby rattle 

Brand: Unknown 

Type/number of model: Article number 1619 

Description: A wooden rattle with four small wooden balls 

inside. On top there is a clown face. Height: 6 cm; 

diameter: 4.5 cm. Available in four different colours: blue, 

green, red and purple. The balls inside are blue, green, 

red and yellow. 



Product: Wooden toys – caterpillar rattle 

Choking 


because the balls fall out of the 

rattle, when it is moved and could be 

swallowed by small children. 




Choking 


because the leather cord may break 



Recall from 

consumers 


the 

authorities. 

Voluntary 

withdrawal 

from the 

market and 


85 

1568/11 

Norway 

Brand: Grimm´s 

Type/number of model: Product no. 10300 

Description: Rattle in the shape of a caterpillar. Made of 

coloured, wooden beads on a leather or synthetic cord 

sealed with a knot at each end. 

Country of origin: Germany 


Product: Felt-tip pens "Jippi" 

Brand: Nille. 

Type/number of model: Item number TUS026, supplier 

model number: GH858, bar code 7 047160 046922 

Description: 30 felt-tip pens in assorted colours, packed in 

clear plastic packaging, 


and beads could slide over the knot 

during play and be swallowed by 

small children. 




Chemical 


because of an excessive quantity of 

benzene in the felt-tip pens: Red 

colour contains 31 mg/kg benzene; 

grey colour contains 29 mg/kg 

benzene 


the REACH Regulation. 



recall from 

consumers 

by the 

manufacture 

r. 

Withdrawal 

from the 

market 


the 

authorities. 


* Please note that the numbering used refers to that used in DG SANCO’s weekly overview report of all RAPEX notifications. 

For the entire overview please see the RAPEX website: http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/dyna/rapex/create_rapex.cfm?rx_id=417.

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