EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Toys
Light-up toy figurine BAI HE “SNOW PUPPET WITH LIGHTS” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02191/26
Summary
The toy's battery compartment opens easily without tools, making the button batteries inside easily accessible. A small 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 nor with European standard EN 62115.
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Product
- Battery-operated light-up toy snowman with a cap.
What is the risk?
- The toy's battery compartment opens easily without tools, making the button batteries inside easily accessible. A small 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 nor with European standard EN 62115.
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: 17/11/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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