EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Electric toy train OFKPO “"High speed trains"” — risk: chemical, damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00075/24
Summary
The cover of the battery compartment opens easily if the toy is dropped and the batteries become accessible, and may be ingested by a child, thus causing irreversible internal damage. The LED light in the toy is too bright. If the LED is directed towards a child’s eye, it may cause injury to the retina. This product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 62115
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Product
- Musical electric train with lights, made of white plastic. This product is sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN B076LRWJPH)
What is the risk?
- The cover of the battery compartment opens easily if the toy is dropped and the batteries become accessible, and may be ingested by a child, thus causing irreversible internal damage. The LED light in the toy is too bright. If the LED is directed towards a child’s eye, it may cause injury to the retina. This product does not comply with the Toy Safety Directive nor with European standard EN 62115
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 16/10/2023
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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