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Plastic toy “Plastic steering wheel” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03884/25
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62115.
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Product
Plastic toy
- Name / model
- Plastic steering wheel · 899 , 899A
- Barcode
- 85955202403166
- Category
- Toys
- Plastic toy, in the form of a car steering wheel, featuring a tachometer and white buttons with symbols of means of transport, unlocking and horn. The toy is battery-operated with two AA batteries.
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools and the batteries inside are easily accessible. If a child puts them in the mouth, the battery can overheat and release electrolyte which can be ingested by the child and cause damage to the gastrointestinal tract. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive, nor with the European standard EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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