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Plastic robot “Self loading Robot” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1502/16
Summary
null The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button cells 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
Plastic robot
- Name / model
- Self loading Robot · NO.124/17D1869(5x240)
- Batch number(s)
- 8591869012089
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy robot consisting of many small parts. Inside the chest of the robot there are 2 button batteries. The product is packed in a plastic bag with cardboard label.
What is the risk?
- null The battery compartment is easily accessible and the button cells 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: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2016
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