EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Toys
Electronic game “Pokémon GO (may be counterfeit)” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0118/17
Summary
null The cover of the battery compartment can easily be opened without any tools and the batteries are accessible. They could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if put in the mouth and swallowed.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
Electronic game
- Name / model
- Pokémon GO (may be counterfeit) · 158AA-G
- Batch number(s)
- 4857498163542
- Category
- Toys
- Multi functional, battery-operated game console in the shape of a pokemon. The toy is operated with 2 AA size batteries.
What is the risk?
- null The cover of the battery compartment can easily be opened without any tools and the batteries are accessible. They could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if put in the mouth and swallowed.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: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 13/06/2017
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