EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Children's watch Smiggle “Smiggle Fun Character Slapband Watch” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00581/22
Summary
The button battery compartment of the product may not be adequately secured and the button battery may be accessible by children. A child may put it in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Fun character slap band wristwatch for children.
- Recall information: https://www.smiggle.co.uk/SM/aurora/pdf/WATCH_SLAPBAND_FUN_RECALL_UK_IRE_OL.pdf
What is the risk?
- The button battery compartment of the product may not be adequately secured and the button battery may be accessible by children. A child may put it in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract or a risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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