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Balloons with LED light HOME TOP — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0259/17
Summary
null The button batteries are easily accessible. A child could put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
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Product
- 3 coloured balloons sold in a transparent plastic packaging, sealed at the top with a piece of cardboard. Each balloon has a battery and LED light inside it.
What is the risk?
- null The button batteries are easily accessible. A child could put them in the mouth and swallow them, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/01/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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