Growing Pet / Chelonian Egg
An egg (size 60 mm) made of easily breaking material, containing turtle figurine made of expandable material.
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Choking, Injuries
- Category
- Toys
- Hazard
- The expanding material increases in size when placed in water by more than 50%. The toy can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children.
- Origin
- People's Republic of China
⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities
- ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Withdrawal of the product from market
5901986746614
What is this? This is a small toy that grows big when you put it in water. It starts tiny but can get more than half again as big.
What's happening? The toy can be swallowed by small children. When it swells inside, it may block the child’s breathing or gut.
Does this affect me? If you have small children or know any, check if they have this toy.
What should I do? Stop using it right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer toy.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The expanding material increases in size when placed in water by more than 50%. The toy can be put into the mouth and swallowed by children. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children. · Origin: People's Republic of China
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
