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Children's accessories “Luminous rings new children's toys flash gifts LED” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1527/18
Summary
The rings contain a button cell battery. When swallowed, button cells can trigger the generation of sodium hydroxide in the body, which is highly corrosive and could lead to severe burns and tissue damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
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Product
Children's accessories
- Name / model
- Luminous rings new children's toys flash gifts LED
- Category
- Toys
- Children's plastic rings with LED light. Unpacked. The product is sold online (for example via AliExpress).
What is the risk?
- The rings contain a button cell battery. When swallowed, button cells can trigger the generation of sodium hydroxide in the body, which is highly corrosive and could lead to severe burns and tissue damage. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Authority warning consumers of the risk
- Date of entry into force: 10/09/2018
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of the products from the AliExpress marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 14/09/2018
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