EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Battery-operated toy “Hero” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/00031/20
Summary
The battery compartment can be opened without the need of a tool, leaving batteries accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and suck on them. If the batteries leak, this could cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Battery-operated toy
- Name / model
- Hero · NO:616-6
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy - Hero in red colour. The toy is operated with 2 AA batteries (not included).
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can be opened without the need of a tool, leaving batteries accessible. A child might put them in the mouth and suck on them. If the batteries leak, this could cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: 20/11/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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