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Luminous stick “SVITINI TYCINKY” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1834/19
Summary
The cover of the battery compartment can easily break, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.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
Luminous stick
- Name / model
- SVITINI TYCINKY · TK80101H12A
- Batch number(s)
- 6958312561204
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic luminous stick, powered by three button batteries. The product was sold packed in a transparent plastic bag.
What is the risk?
- The cover of the battery compartment can easily break, leaving button batteries accessible. A child may put the batteries in the mouth, which could cause damage to the child’s gastrointestinal tract if swallowed.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 to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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