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Racket set Misco “Sports Light-Up Racket Sets” — risk: chemical, choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01935/26
Summary
The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools, making the button batteries inside easily accessible. A 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 the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
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Product
- Toy light-up racket set, including a ball and a shuttlecock.
- Recall information: https://www.tkmaxx.ie/product-recalls
What is the risk?
- The battery compartment can easily be opened without use of any tools, making the button batteries inside easily accessible. A 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 the European standards EN 71-1 and EN 62115.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/06/2026
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 27/04/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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