EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Glow stick — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0303/19
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. They may also cause choking if swallowed by a small child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
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Product
Glow stick
- Name / model
- 2151-7/1.75
- Batch number(s)
- 8591044542172
- Category
- Toys
- A 25.5 cm plastic glow stick in blue, yellow or white; battery powered - 4 batteries (type LR 44). A fabric lace is attached to the product by a metal eyelet. Packed in a transparent package.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without the use of any tools, leaving button cell batteries accessible. A child may put these in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract. They may also cause choking if swallowed by a small child.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 25/01/2019
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