EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
LED balloon lights Afaiup — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02301/25
Summary
The button batteries are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
- Pack of 30 small LED lights. Each light contains two non-replaceable button batteries. The lights are intended to be activated and inserted into balloons. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
What is the risk?
- The button batteries are easily accessible. A child may put them in the mouth and swallow them, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract and/or choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: 09/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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