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Illuminating wand PARTY GO “Bacchetta magica party” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01147/21
Summary
The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of a tool, meaning that the button batteries are accessible. A child could ingest them, with the consequent risk of chocking and damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62155.
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Product
- Battery-operated luminous magic wand consisting of transparent plastic with a spherical end which lights up, supplied by button batteries in a battery compartment. Inside are small coloured balls.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can be easily opened without the use of a tool, meaning that the button batteries are accessible. A child could ingest them, with the consequent risk of chocking and damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and with the relevant European standard EN 62155.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2020
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