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LED Finger lamps Funtime “LED Disco Fingers” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0412/17
Summary
null The casing of the lights can easily break and the button cell batteries become accessible. These may be put in the mouth and swallowed by a child, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
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Product
- A set of four multi-coloured LED finger lights containing button cell batteries and fitted with elastic bands to attach to the fingers. Cardboard and blister packaging.
What is the risk?
- null The casing of the lights can easily break and the button cell batteries become accessible. These may be put in the mouth and swallowed by a child, causing damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 23/02/2017
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