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Luminous rings LAIV “FLASH RINGS GOMA” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1511/17
Summary
null The rings can break easily, leaving the button batteries accessible. These batteries could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
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Product
- Coloured rings of silicon-like material with a flashlight when pressed. They come in plastic balls in vending machines.
What is the risk?
- null The rings can break easily, leaving the button batteries accessible. These batteries could be swallowed, causing damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive and the relevant European standards EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 24/07/2017
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